Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 364: RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 364 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL. Primary sponsor: Luke Evslin (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Spay and Neuter Special Fund to reduce pet overpopulation, including the free-roaming cat population, and authorizes an income tax designation to provide revenues into the special fund. Requires that female cats over the age of three months and male cats over the age of five months be surgically sterilized, with certain exceptions. Authorizes county animal control authorities to establish and enforce a permit program to allow the responsible breeding of cats. Establishes minimum requirements for breeding permits and penalties. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2025. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 02-12-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 236) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Kong, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1).
- The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Marten, Tam; Ayes with reservations: none; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Kong, Pierick; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Lowen.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Wednesday, 01-29-25 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.