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HI HB1352
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/24/2013
Primary Sponsor
Mele Carroll
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AI Summary
- Exempts owners of kuleana lands from all state, county, and municipal taxation, fees, and charges related to water usage connected to their appurtenant water rights.
- Clarifies that traditional and customary rights of Native Hawaiian ahupua'a tenants, including taro cultivation and gathering of plants for subsistence and cultural purposes, shall not be abridged.
- Ensures water reserve decisions by the commission on water resource management incorporate and protect adequate water reserves for current and foreseeable development of Hawaiian home lands.
- Confirms that appurtenant water rights of kuleana and taro lands are not diminished or extinguished by failure to obtain permits under the water code.
- Effective date is July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Water; Kuleana Water Rights
Last Action
Carried over to 2014 Regular Session.
12/18/2013
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/8/2013
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs1/28/2013
Full Bill Text
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