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Senate committee advances bill to increase penalties for dog attacks on agricultural land
Summary
The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment voted to pass SP301 SD1, a bill that increases penalties for dog owners whose animals destroy property while on land zoned for agricultural use, after testimony from ranchers and farm groups about livestock attacks and property damage.
The Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment voted to pass SP301 SD1, a measure that would increase penalties for dog owners whose animals destroy property on land zoned for agricultural use.
The bill moved forward after several ranchers, farmers and residents described repeated livestock attacks and property damage that they said stem from loose or trained hunting dogs. Supporters asked lawmakers to hold owners accountable and consider stronger penalties, including fines and possible prosecution.
Nicole Galata, representing the Hawaii Cattlemen's Council, told senators…
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