2013-07-15 Game Management Advisory Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Game Management Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes – July 15, 2013  introduced to do that and that funding would be separate from the revolving fund.  Fees and penalties will also go into this fund. Law enforcement is another issue. Last resort would be to establish either one type allocations or continued allocations into the fund, which is a bit more complicated to do.  The House Finance Committee, as a project, is to review special funds.  Suggest GMAC for next legislature session – begin to identify projects, develop a plan, budget, funding source for implementation. If there is a lack of funds - then come in with the introduction of bills to help fund those plans or projects. Group concern:  Chapter 123 - the Game Mammal Plan – no word back if Governor signed or not. It provides for aerial eradication or aerial shooting in Chapter 123, which is of concern to GMAC. Since it hasn’t been implemented, we know this is an HAR – does the legislature override an administrative rule or influence an administrative rule? Rep. Onishi said, “The legislature writes – we pass laws.” And laws supersede all the rules, procedures, whatever the department – in some cases – county ordinances. In addition, we don’t supersede federal laws.  A suggestion by a member to raise the hunting fees to avoid relying on federal monies. Reason, too many federal rules. The licensing fees are supposed to go into the revolving fund. Who determines how the funds are used? Do we need a state board to oversee? Discussion followed. Chair Sylvester thanked Rep. Onishi for addressing GMAC. Rep. Onishi informed the group to call on him anytime and that he would welcome another opportunity to meet again. GORSE CONTROL 2. 3