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HI HB1555

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Roy Takumi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes University of Hawaii at Hilo to establish a research program collaborating with the federal government on stewardship of aquaculture and marine protected areas.

  • Requires the university to conduct research and catalog scientific data on the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands reserve area.

  • Directs the university to seek available federal funds and grants to support the program.

  • Requires consultation with experts on native Hawaiian aquaculture and marine ecosystems, including fishing practices and ocean and atmospheric conditions.

  • Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal years 2011-2012 and 2012-2013, with funds only released upon dollar-for-dollar matching with federal funds.

Legislative Description

UH Hilo; Marine Protected Areas

Last Action

(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.

2/11/2011

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Ocean Resources2/8/2011
Higher Education1/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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