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HI HB564

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2019

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the ōpae ʻula (Halocaridina rubra), also known as the red shrimp, as the official state shrimp of Hawaii
  • Recognizes anchialine pools (wai ōpae) as culturally sacred ecosystems, with over 650 of Hawaii's 700 recorded pools located in Hawaii County, primarily in north and south Kona and Kāʻū districts
  • Establishes the ōpae ʻula population as an indicator of anchialine pool health, with abundant populations present in healthy pools
  • Intends to raise awareness and support protection efforts for anchialine pool ecosystems throughout the state as a natural resource
  • Explicitly preserves the traditional practice of harvesting ōpae for use in ōpelu fishing

Legislative Description

Relating To The State Shrimp.

Conservation

Last Action

Referred to TIA, FIN, referral sheet 4

1/22/2019

Committee Referrals

Tourism & International Affairs1/22/2019

Full Bill Text

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