(m Hawarian Humane Society People for aniitjals. A«i»ials for people. 2/00 Waiatae Avenue Honolulu, Hawaii 96826 808.356.2200 • HawalianHumane.orq Date: Feb. 21, 2018 To: Chair Rep. Scott Nishimoto Vice Chair Rep. Joy San Buenaventura and Members of the Judiciary Committee Submitted By: Stephanie Kendrick, Public Policy Advocate Hawaiian Humane Society, 808-356-2217 RE: Testimony in support of HB2072, HDl: Relating to HRS 711-1109 Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, 2 p.m., Capitol room 325 The Hawaiian Humane Society supports the passage of House Bill 2072, which would prohibit the use of specific tethering equipment and techniques that are injurious to dogs. However, we oppose the proposed amendments reducing the penalties for a tethering violation. We understand the intent of the penalty change is to compel compliance with the new law without imposing a misdemeanor charge. But as the animal service provider for Oahu, we can attest that our humane investigators already use education when possible to modify behavior. Citations are issued and charges are brought only if attempts at education have failed to change illegal behavior and there is documented evidence of harm to one or more animals. In recent years the Legislature has strengthened animal cruelty penalties to recognize the serious nature of these crimes. These amendments would erode those efforts. We do agree that psychological counseling (page 5, line 13 through page6, line 3) may be a useful tool for rehabilitating animal cruelty offenders. We would support the addition of that option to the existing sentencing guidelines for all animal cruelty cases. Our suggested amendments are attached. The cruelty provisions of HB2072 will elevate the quality of life for dogs and enhance public safety. Aside from the penalty changes, HB2072 offers well-vetted language that was supported in the prior two sessions by both animal welfare groups and law enforcement. We ask you to strike the language reducing penalties for violators and give the remaining bill your full support. Please let me know if I can be of assistance. The Hawaiian Humane Society is dedicated to promoting the human animal bond and the humane treatment of ail animals. RELATING TO SECTION 7 1 1 - 1 1HAWAII 0 9 , REVISED STATUTES BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII: SECTION 1 . 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