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HI HB2328
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2014
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Souki
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AI Summary
- Adds a new chapter to Hawaii Revised Statutes establishing state law recognition of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
- Designates the department as the lead state agency for co-managing the sanctuary in accordance with the National Marine Sanctuaries Act
- References the sanctuary's designation by Congress in the 1992 Hawaiian Islands National Marine Sanctuary Act (Public Law 102-587, as amended by Public Law 104-283)
- Establishes the legal framework for the State's role under the 1998 compact agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA and the 2010 memorandum of agreement with the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
- Takes effect upon approval
Legislative Description
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Last Action
The committee(s) on OMH/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/3/2014
Committee Referrals
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs1/27/2014
Full Bill Text
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