HI SB2875

Adds a new member position to the Endangered Species Recovery Committee with background in native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices.

Specifies three qualifying pathways for the new member: a college degree in Hawaiian studies, native Hawaiian law, or related field; work history demonstrating knowledge in native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices; or substantial experience in native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices.

Nongovernmental members appointed by the governor shall not serve more than two consecutive terms and serve four-year staggered terms, with one member serving an initial two-year term.

Maintains existing committee composition including two field biologists, board chairperson or designee, federal agency representatives (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ecoregion director, U.S. Geological Survey director), and University of Hawaii Environmental Center director or designee.