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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1537: RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 1537 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION. Primary sponsor: Tim Richards (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), KIDANI, Karl Rhoads (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, JDC.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Prohibits the feeding of feral non-native animals on state land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enforce certain penalties for violations. Requires the counties to adopt or amend ordinances to prohibit the feeding of feral non-native animals on county land within one-half mile of the ocean or a stream and impose certain penalties for violations. Establishes an annual reporting requirement to the Legislature.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Tim RichardsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate4
Stanley ChangPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Brandon ElefantePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate16
Jarrett KeohokalolePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate24
KIDANIPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Karl RhoadsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, JDC.
  2. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  3. Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC.
  4. Introduced and passed First Reading.
  5. Pending Introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source