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HI HB942
Bill
Status
1/24/2013
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Souki
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AI Summary
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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
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Increases voting membership from five to seven members, with two members required to represent environmental community organizations appointed by the Governor
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Sets effective date to July 1, 3000, and includes a five-year sunset provision to allow for further discussion and review
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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
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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