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HI HB1156
Bill
Status
1/29/2015
Primary Sponsor
Tom Brower
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds from general revenues to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for fiscal year 2015-2016 to support a six-week journey through the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, which encompasses Wake, Baker, Howland, and Jarvis islands; Johnston and Palmyra atolls; and Kingman Reef.
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Funds designated for operational costs of the journey and production of educational materials including a television series and books documenting World War II military history, sunken warships, veteran interviews, and environmental conditions in the monument area.
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Requires matching funds contributions from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, City and County of Honolulu, Kamehameha Schools, and Western Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Council on a shared basis.
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Mandates participating entities prepare and enter into a written memorandum of agreement detailing each entity's financial obligations and payment schedules.
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Effective date set for July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument; Journey; Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Oshiro, Souki excused (2).
2/19/2015