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HI HB1010
Bill
Status
1/28/2009
Primary Sponsor
Calvin Say
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Creates an eighth ex officio voting member position for the District Supervisor of the Molokai District Office of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
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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