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HI HB1010

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2009

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Say

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board from six to seven members, adding a kupuna homestead farmer user seat to increase homesteader representation.

  • Defines "homestead farmer user" as an individual meeting Department of Hawaiian Home Lands requirements and farming on DHHL-owned lands served by the Molokai irrigation system.

  • Defines "kupuna homestead farmer user" as a fair-minded elder homesteader with agricultural knowledge and experience, respected in the Molokai native Hawaiian community, and residing on a homestead parcel with a water meter.

  • Creates an eighth ex officio voting member position for the District Supervisor of the Molokai District Office of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.

  • Establishes a quorum requirement of four members and adds conflict-of-interest provisions prohibiting members from acting in matters where they have financial interests or organizational affiliations.

Legislative Description

Agriculture, Molokai Irrigation System Water Users Advisory Board

Last Action

Carried over to 2010 Regular Session.

5/11/2009

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Ocean Resources1/28/2009

Full Bill Text

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