SB2892 Appropriates Funds for Feral Chicken Disposal by Counties
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Summary
Hawaii SB2892 passed both chambers, appropriating state funds to each county for feral chicken control. The bill covers costs for receiving, handling, and humanely disposing of feral chickens that have already been caught. Counties will need to establish or expand feral chicken management programs using these state allocations.
What changed
Hawaii enacted SB2892, a bill specifically appropriating state funds for feral chicken control. The legislation directs appropriations to each county in Hawaii to facilitate the receipt, handling, and humane disposition of feral chickens that have already been caught by county operations.
Counties receiving these funds will need to establish or expand feral chicken management programs and coordinate with state agencies on fund utilization. The bill's passage through both chambers with strong support (Senate 25-0, House committees with 14-1 and 6-0 votes) indicates state-level commitment to addressing the feral chicken issue affecting Hawaiian communities.
What to do next
- Monitor county announcements for feral chicken disposal program details
- Coordinate with county animal control departments on program participation
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ChangeBridge / Hawaii / SB2892 Passed SB2892 Senate Bill Passed 2026-03-10
Relating To Feral Chickens.
Appropriates funds to each county to facilitate the receipt, handling, and humane disposition of feral chickens that have already been caught. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Bill Details
State Hawaii
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_ind...
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Sponsors
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (Sen - D) Stanley Chang (Sen - D) Troy Hashimoto (Sen - D) Sharon Moriwaki (Sen - D) Tim Richards (Sen - D) Joy San Buenaventura (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-09 H Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1991-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. 2026-04-07 H The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Alcos; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Morikawa. 2026-04-02 H Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:10AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2026-04-02 H The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 04-07-26. 2026-03-31 H Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2026-03-24 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2). 2026-03-24 H Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1393-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. 2026-03-20 H The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Chun, Kusch, Kahaloa, Lowen, Perruso, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan. 2026-03-17 H Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Friday, 03-20-26 9:30AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2026-03-12 H Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 17 2026-03-12 H Pass First Reading 2026-03-10 H Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 315) in amended form (SD 1). 2026-03-10 S Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. 2026-03-06 S One Day Notice 03-10-26. 2026-03-06 S Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2900) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. 2026-03-04 S The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. 2026-03-02 S The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 2026-02-06 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. 2026-02-06 S Reported from EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2111) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. 2026-02-03 S The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. 2026-01-30 S The committee(s) on EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 3:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. 2026-01-30 S Referred to EIG, WAM. 2026-01-26 S Passed First Reading. 2026-01-23 S Introduced.
Votes
2026-02-03 Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, With Amendments Yea: 4 Nay: 0 2026-03-04 Senate Ways and Means: Passed, Unamended Yea: 13 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-30 S Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs 2026-02-06 S Ways and Means 2026-03-12 H Agriculture 2026-03-24 H Finance
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-23 Introduced 2026-02-05 Amended 2026-03-23 Amended
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Feral Chickens Appropriation ($) Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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