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HI HB623

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Gates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates federal funds to the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum (designated as the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History) to sustain operations for fiscal years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022.

  • Recognizes the Bishop Museum as a distinguished scientific, cultural, and educational institution responsible for preserving Hawaii's natural and cultural heritage, including irreplaceable primary source materials and research spanning over one hundred years.

  • Designates the Bishop Museum as the sole state repository for invaluable treasures including holotype specimens, royal family heirlooms, and research resources essential for addressing biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and climate change.

  • Authorizes the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History to expend appropriated funds for the purposes of sustaining and supporting the Bishop Museum's collections, research, educational programs, and community services.

  • Effective date set for July 1, 2065.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Gates, Hashimoto excused (3).

2/12/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/12/2021
Culture, Arts, & International Affairs1/27/2021

Full Bill Text

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