Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 849: RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 849 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION. Primary sponsor: Dru Kanuha (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2025): Act 098, 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits and imposes penalties for the intentional taking, harming, or killing of ʻIo (Hawaiian hawk). Increases penalties and fees for taking and killing indigenous species of aquatic life, wildlife, and land plants that are native to the State. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 098, 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198).
- Act 098, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 833).
- Passed Final Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Reconsideration of action taken on 04-08-25 in disagreeing to the House amendments.
- Senate agrees with House amendments. Placed on the calendar for Final Reading on 04-17-25.
- One Day Notice 04-17-25
- Received notice of reconsideration and Senate agreement (Sen. Com. No. 807).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 585).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 774).
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