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HI HB499

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Wooley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorize the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish a research program on the stewardship of aquaculture and marine protected areas.

  • Appropriate an unspecified amount of funds for the program on a matching basis with federal funds.

  • Funds are intended to enhance the Institute's ability to acquire federal research dollars for marine science research.

  • The Hawaii Aquaculture and Aquaponics Association and individual testifiers provided support for the measure.

  • The Committee on Finance recommends passage of the bill in Third Reading.

Legislative Description

Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology; Marine Protected Areas ($)

Last Action

Referred to HRE/AGL, WAM.

3/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/5/2013
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs2/13/2013
Higher Education2/5/2013
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs1/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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