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HI HB662

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Faye Hanohano

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new section to Chapter 171, Hawaii Revised Statutes establishing lease preferences for kanaka maoli fishponds on public lands.

  • Requires the board of land and natural resources to provide preference for reconstruction, restoration, repair, or use of kanaka maoli fishponds when issuing leases for suitable public land.

  • Directs the board to adopt rules under Chapter 91 to streamline the application approval process for kanaka maoli fishpond lease applicants.

  • Defines "kanaka maoli fishponds" as having the same meaning as "Hawaiian fishponds" as defined in section 183B-1.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

State Leases; Kanaka Maoli Fishponds

Last Action

The committee(s) on OMH/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs1/22/2013

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