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HI HCR189
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/7/2014
Primary Sponsor
Faye Hanohano
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AI Summary
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Urges Hawaii's congressional delegation to request a financial audit of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, which was established in 1976 and manages fisheries in western Pacific Ocean waters surrounding Hawaii.
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Audit should focus on expenditures for community-based sustainability education and outreach programs, program coordinators, and activities from 2000 to 2013.
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References the indigenous Aha Moku system of best practices within traditionally defined geographic areas as vital to the council's success and emphasizes the importance of financial accountability for programs and activities funded by the council.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to all members of Hawaii's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation to request an audit of the Western Pacific Fishery Management Council.
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Yamane excused (2).
3/25/2014