Hawaii Legislative Overview – 2023 Session
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Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session
(Adjourned on May 4, 2023)
20 pet related items were proposed during the 1st year of the 2023-24 legislative session, 9 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 489/SB 114 | Aquatic Livestock Importation Approval Process: Amends Title 11 (Agriculture & Animals), Chapter 141 (Department of Agriculture) of HI Revised Statutes by adding a new Section 141-A (Aquatic livestock assessment and approval process) to provide that the Animal Industry Division shall administer an assessment and approval process to import and move aquatic livestock in the State. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 821 | Statewide Retail Pet Sale Ban: Amends Title 11 (Agriculture & Animals), Chapter 142 (Animals, Brands & Fences) of Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new Section 142 (Sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits; prohibited) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by pet stores. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 849 | Statewide Shelter-Rescue Model Dog, Cat, and Rabbit Sales: Amends Title 11 (Agriculture & Animals), Chapter 142 (Animals, Brands & Fences) of Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new Section 142 (Sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits; prohibited) to restrict the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by pet stores. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 910/SB 505 | Aquatic Life Fishing for Aquariums Prohibition: Amends Title 12 (Conservation & Resources), Subtitle 5 (Aquatic Resources & Wildlife), Chapter 189 (Commercial Fishing) of Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new section to prohibit all commercial capture of aquatic life for aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 89 | Marine Management Area Designation: Amends Title 12 (Conservation & Natural Resources), Subtitle 5 (Aquatic Resources & Wildlife), Section 190 (Marine Life Conservation Program), Subsection 3 (Rules) of Hawaii Revised Statutes to add the provision that the Department of Land & Natural Resources shall comply with the requirements of subsection (a) when designating marine management areas. | HELD OVER T0 2024 SESSION |
| SB 519 | Aquaculture Advisory Committee: Amends Title 11 (Agriculture & Animals), Chapter 141 (Department of Agriculture) of HI Revised Statutes by adding a new section to establish the Aquaculture Advisory Committee within the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 771 | Increased Penalties for Aquarium Fishing Violations: Amends Title 12 (Conservation & Resources), Subtitle 5 (Aquatic Resources & Wildlife), Chapter 188 (Fishing Rights and Regulations), Section 188-70 (Penalties) of Hawaii Revised Statutes to increase fines for aquarium fishing violations. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
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