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HI SCR141

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Donovan Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares the first week of October as Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Week to recognize and celebrate fishing and seafood traditions in Hawaii
  • Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Festival has been held annually since 2006 at Pier 38 in Honolulu as a free October event featuring vendors, fish displays, demonstrations, vessel tours, and interactive activities with attendance exceeding 20,000
  • Designates the Monday following Children and Youth Day (first Sunday in October) through the subsequent Sunday as Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Week to coordinate with the Festival held on the second Sunday in October
  • Received testimony in support from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, United Fishing Agency, Hawaii Aquaculture and Aquaponics, and 30 other organizations and individuals
  • Committees on Economic Development and Technology and Water, Land, and Housing recommend adoption of the resolution

Legislative Description

Hawaii Fishing and Seafood Week

Last Action

(H) Referred to WLO, referral sheet 63

4/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Technology3/16/2012

Full Bill Text

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