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HI SCR214

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/4/2019

Primary Sponsor

Kaiali'i Kahele

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Supports and encourages the ʻIimiloa Astronomy Center to lead educational efforts concerning cultural, natural, and historic resources on Mauna Kea at Hale Pōhaku.

  • Encourages transfer of education outreach operations at the University of Hawaiʻi-operated Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station Onizuka Center for International Astronomy to the ʻIimiloa Astronomy Center.

  • Requests University of Hawaiʻi chancellors at Mānoa and Hilo to submit a report no later than 20 days before the 2020 Regular Session on restructuring the Institute for Astronomy and Mauna Kea Support Services so the ʻIimiloa Executive Director becomes co-equal manager responsible for community outreach and education.

  • Requests existing astronomical facilities contribute financial capital to construct the ʻIimiloa Uka facility at Hale Pōhaku.

  • Transmits copies to the Governor, University of Hawaiʻi System officials, astronomical observatory directors, and various state and county officials.

Legislative Description

Supporting The imiloa Astronomy Center In Its Educational Efforts Concerning Resources On Mauna Kea At Hale Pohaku, Encouraging The Transfer Of Education Outreach At Hale Pohaku, Requesting A Report Regarding Restructuring Of The Institute For Astronomy And Mauna Kea Support Services, And Requesting The Contribution Of Financial Capital To Construct The imiloa Uka Facility.

University of Hawai‘i

Last Action

Referred to WLH, LMG, EDB, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 50

4/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Hawaiian Affairs4/5/2019
Ways and Means3/27/2019
Water and Land3/13/2019

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