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HI HR89

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Chang

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to review and analyze potential effects of climate change on Hawaii's coastal and marine resources
  • Directs the program to summarize scientific facts about climate change in Hawaii and assess environmental impacts on resources, economy, and human health in short, medium, and long-term timeframes
  • Requires the program to develop policy framework guidelines for state adaptation policies addressing climate change impacts
  • Mandates submission of a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2013 Regular Session convening
  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents, University President, Sea Grant Director, and Director of the Center for Island Climate Adaptation and Policy

Legislative Description

Study of Potential Effects of Climate Change on Coastal Resources

Last Action

(H) Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on HED with none voting no and Herkes, McKelvey, Takumi excused.

3/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/31/2011
Energy & Environmental Protection3/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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