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HI HB620

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2017

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Yamane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to support full-time equivalent permanent positions in natural and physical environment for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission under the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

  • Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal years 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 to promote water sustainability, photovoltaic powered desalinization, and general operations of the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission.

  • Addresses funding needs identified in a 2013 auditor report that found the Kahoolawe rehabilitation trust fund would be depleted by 2016 and the commission lacked a comprehensive restoration plan.

  • Supports the commission's innovative restoration projects that address ecological damage, protect endangered flora and fauna, and ensure safe public access to the island reserve.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 385).

3/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs4/17/2017
Ways and Means3/23/2017
Hawaiian Affairs3/9/2017
Finance2/17/2017
Water & Land2/2/2017
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs1/25/2017

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