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HI HB1298

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jarrett Keohokalole

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funding for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to establish three permanent full-time equivalent positions in the Department of Land and Natural Resources
  • Creates positions for a community-based subsistence fishing area planner, marine regulation and policy specialist, and makai watch coordinator
  • Positions designed to support community-based co-management of near shore marine resources and implement effective rule-making
  • Aims to ensure compliance with resource use and protection standards while supporting traditional Hawaiian stewardship practices and addressing marine resource decline
  • Takes effect July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

DLNR; Appropriation; Planner; Policy Specialist; Watch Coordinator ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.

12/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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