HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP GREDC 011 2016/11/01 (2014-2016) REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DATE: November 1, 2016 Re: Comm. No. 1144/Res. No. 707-16
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 4:10 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Governmental Relations and Economic Development, to which was referred
Resolution No. 707-16, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 707-16, transmitted by Council Member Margaret Wille, via Communication
No. 1144, dated October 13, 2016, urges the 2017 Hawai`i State Legislature to prevent animal
cruelty by prohibiting the unsafe tethering of dogs.
There were about 8 people who testified at the meeting - all were in support of this resolution.
Ms. Wille expressed her thoughts regarding this resolution. She said it is taking a small step and
would help police and animal control. She explained that the resolution would prohibit restraints
that are shorter than three times the length of the dog and expressed her desire to have the
resolution go to the state legislature.
Ms. Eoff asked Ms. Wille if she would need to find someone from the state legislature to propose
a bill. Ms. Wille responded that she will be meeting with a legislator next week in hopes to raise
consciousness, but she isn't sure if that person would propose a bill.
Mr. Chung questioned how Ms. Wille came up with the length of restraints. Ms. Wille
responded that the suggested minimum is three to five times the length of the dog.
Your Committee on Governmental Relations and Economic Development is in accord with the
purpose and intent of Resolution No. 707-16, and recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
CHUNG X
DAVID x COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL
EOFF x RELATIONS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ILAGAN X
KANUHA X
ONISHI X
PALEKA x DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI, CHAIR
POINDEXTER X GREDC REPORT�NO:
OV 1 6 2016
WILLE x ADOPTED: