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HI SB1150

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kalani English

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • University of Hawaii shall conduct a study on the effects of sunscreen used by swimmers and ocean users on coral reefs in Hawaii waters
  • Study shall include recommendations on mitigating detrimental effects to coral caused by sunscreen, considering both reef protection and impacts on residents and visitors
  • Funds are appropriated from general revenues for fiscal year 2017-2018 to support the sunscreen and coral reef study
  • University of Hawaii must submit a preliminary report to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2018 regular session and a final report no later than twenty days before the 2019 regular session
  • Act takes effect on July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Relating To Preserving Coral Reefs.

Appropriation

Last Action

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

3/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection4/17/2017
Consumer Protection & Commerce3/24/2017
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs3/17/2017
Energy & Environmental Protection3/9/2017
Judiciary and Labor2/10/2017
Water and Land1/27/2017

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