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HI HCR37

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/4/2020

Primary Sponsor

Scott Saiki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Governor to establish a Blue Ribbon Reconciliation Commission to examine and create a reconciliation process addressing past, present, and future issues affecting Native Hawaiians, the State of Hawaii, and the United States.

  • Directs the Commission to identify reconciliation processes and proposals related to land use and stewardship, environment, economy, culture, and science that can be documented, replicated, and implemented.

  • Designates Mauna Kea as the Commission's first priority for examining and establishing a reconciliation process.

  • Requires the Commission to submit reports to the Legislature with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation regarding Mauna Kea and broader reconciliation proposals.

  • Commission members serve without compensation but receive reimbursement for necessary expenses including travel; Governor appoints coordinator(s) and invites experienced individuals to serve.

Legislative Description

Requesting The Governor To Convene A Blue Ribbon Reconciliation Commission To Examine And Formulate A Reconciliation Process Relating To Issues Of Past, Present, And Future Importance To The Native Hawaiian People, The State Of Hawaii, And The United States Of America.

Native Hawaiians

Last Action

The committees on WLH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamane, Todd, Lowen, Tarnas; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Har, Ward; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Wildberger; and Excused: none.

2/10/2020

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Hawaiian Affairs2/5/2020

Full Bill Text

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