by Andrew Walden
Tom Lodge of the Hawaii Hunting Association is providing a list of hunting-related bills introduced to the Legislature. Thursday was the deadline to introduce new bills.
Of these, HB466, which makes surgical claw removal of cats a misdemeanor, has been set for a hearing Feb 2. Says Lodge, "HB466 is going to be heard on Monday and we'd appreciate killing it because coming with it will be tail docking, ear trims and pig hunting dogs."
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HB519
Hunting; Hunter Education Program; Hunting Apprentice Permit; DLNR
RELATING TO HUNTING. Establishes requirements for DLNR to issue hunting apprentice permits authorizing persons without a hunting license to hunt under direct supervision of a licensed hunter. Requires the hunter education program to be available online.
HB1041
DLNR; Hunting; Game Commission; Report; Appropriation
RELATING TO HUNTING. Establishes a game commission to serve in an advisory capacity to the governor and the BLNR. Makes an appropriation.
HB1231
Wildlife; Wanton Waste; Penalties; DLNR; Notice
RELATING TO WILDLIFE. Prohibits wanton waste of wildlife and establishes penalties for commission of the offense. Provides exemptions from the offense for certain persons eradicating or culling wildlife if retrieval of the dead or injured wildlife is unsafe.
Requires DLNR to provide public notice prior to authorizing the eradication or culling of wildlife.
HB799
Uniform Aeronautics Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM AERONAUTICS ACT. Clarifies the authority of the State, its employees, or its independent contractors, to remove birds or animals by aerial means in furtherance of official State duties.
SB1224
DLNR; Hunting; Game
Commission; Report; Appropriation
RELATING TO HUNTING. Establishes a game commission to serve in an advisory capacity to the governor and the BLNR. Makes an appropriation.
HB514
DLNR; Program Funding
RELATING TO FUNDS CONTROLLED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. Authorizes deposit of funds for the trail and access program into the wildlife revolving fund via the special land and development fund.
HB466
Crimes Against Public Order; Cruelty to Animals; Declawing
RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Makes performing or assisting with a surgical claw removal, declawing, onychectomy, or tendonectomy on any domesticated cat a misdemeanor.