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HI HB2810

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2012

Primary Sponsor

Scott Nishimoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new part to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 6E establishing a designation process for valleys of historic and cultural significance based on their historic, cultural, and visual value to the State.

  • Requires any structure proposed in a designated valley to be set back at least 100 feet from the valley rim and not be visible from the valley floor.

  • Defines "valley rim" as the boundary of a valley wall at a specific elevation above the lowest point of the valley floor (specific footage amount left blank in bill text).

  • Designates Hanalei Valley on Kauai and Waipio Valley on Hawaii as valleys of historic and cultural significance.

  • Takes effect upon approval of the bill.

Legislative Description

Valleys of Historic and Cultural Significance; Establishment

Last Action

(H) Re-referred to WLO, HAW/CUA, FIN, referral sheet 15

2/6/2012

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Ocean Resources1/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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