Informing the Legislature that on July 3, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2401 SD2 HD2 CD1 (ACT 185).

This bill, signed into law on July 3, 2024, addresses the issue of feral chickens and roosters in Hawaii by requiring the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with each county on control programs and public education campaigns to stop residents from feeding these animals. Under the new law, every county must provide one hundred percent matching funds to cover the costs incurred by the state department for these specific initiatives. The legislation aims to mitigate nuisance behaviors such as noise, property damage, and disease transmission while protecting native ecosystems and public safety. Effective July 1, 2024, the act establishes a shared financial responsibility between the state and local governments to manage the growing population of feral chickens.