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HI HCR217
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/7/2014
Primary Sponsor
Karen Awana
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AI Summary
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Request an audit by the State Auditor of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands' policies and procedures regarding the revocable permit program, including issuance of contracts and commercial leases.
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Require the audit to specifically review revocable permit program policies applicable to koa harvesting and cattle calling in the Pohaku region of the Island of Hawaii.
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Auditor must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2015 Regular Session convenes.
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Audit is prompted by recent news reports identifying numerous problems and concerns with the revocable permit program, which allows month-to-month permits for undeveloped Hawaiian Home Lands to anyone, including non-native Hawaiians.
Legislative Description
Requesting the Auditor to conduct an audit of policies and procedures of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands with regard to the revocable permit program, in particular, the issuance of contracts and commercial leases.
Last Action
The committee(s) on OMH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/19/2014