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HI HR150

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/7/2014

Primary Sponsor

Faye Hanohano

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Hawaii's congressional delegation to request a financial audit of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council, which was established in 1976 to prevent overfishing and promote sustainability in western Pacific Ocean waters surrounding Hawaii.

  • Requires the audit to focus on expenditures for community-based sustainability education and outreach programs, program coordinators, and activities from 2000 to 2013.

  • Emphasizes the importance of financial accountability for the council's programs and the conservation of natural resources under its management, including the use of indigenous Aha Moku systems of best practices.

  • Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to 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

Committee Referrals

Finance3/25/2014
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs3/12/2014

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