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HI HCR14

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Faye Hanohano

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the United States to recognize the recovery of Hawaiian green sea turtles and implement active management of the species
  • Requests the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designate Hawaiian green sea turtles as a distinct population segment and remove them from the threatened species list under the Endangered Species Act
  • Received support from the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Maunalua Hawaiian Civic Club, Outrigger Enterprises Group, and several individuals
  • Received opposition from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Center for Biological Diversity, The Humane Society of the United States, Turtle Island Restoration Network, and conservation organizations
  • Committee on Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs recommends adoption of the measure

Legislative Description

Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle; Active Management; Endangered Species

Last Action

Referred to ENE/WTL/PSM.

3/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Energy and Environment3/5/2013
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs2/1/2013

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