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HI HB942

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Souki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Harbors and Parks Development Authority to coordinate and administer programs for optimal use of harbors and park lands for economic, environmental, and social benefits in Hawaii

  • Increases voting membership from five to seven members, with two members required to represent environmental community organizations appointed by the Governor

  • Sets effective date to July 1, 3000, and includes a five-year sunset provision to allow for further discussion and review

  • Department of Land and Natural Resources supports the measure; numerous environmental organizations and community groups oppose it, with particular concerns raised about Makena Beach Park

  • Committee recommends passage to Second Reading with referral to Committees on Water & Land and Finance

Legislative Description

Harbors and Parks Development Authority

Last Action

The committees on FIN recommend that the measure be HELD. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Luke, Nishimoto, Johanson, Cullen, Hashem, Ing, Kobayashi, Lowen, Morikawa, Onishi, Takayama, Woodson, Fukumoto, Ward; Ayes with reservations: none; 3 Noes: Representative(s) Jordan, Tokioka, Yamashita; and Excused: none.

2/11/2013

Committee Referrals

Water & Land2/6/2013
Transportation1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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