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HI HR41

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/11/2011

Primary Sponsor

Henry Aquino

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the U.S. Navy to gift a minimum of 100 acres of unused land south of Waipahu Depot Road on the Waipio peninsula to the State of Hawaii for development as a state park.

  • States that Waipahu currently lacks a state park within the community, with the nearest state parks located in central Oahu and Kaena Point.

  • Cites environmental concerns including pollution in West Loch from fuel and discarded naval ships, destruction of coral ecosystems, and noise and traffic congestion affecting the community.

  • Requires transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the President of the United States, Hawaii's Congressional delegation, naval leadership, the Hawaii Governor, and the Honolulu Mayor.

Legislative Description

Designation of the Waipahu peninsula as a state park.

Last Action

(H) Referred to PBM, WLO, FIN, referral sheet 20

2/14/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Military Affairs2/14/2011

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