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HI HCR186
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/12/2021
Primary Sponsor
Cedric Gates
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AI Summary
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Urges state law enforcement entities (Department of the Attorney General, Sheriff Division of the Department of Public Safety, and Harbors Division of the Department of Transportation) to collaborate with the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) of the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
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Identifies DOCARE's understaffing with approximately one hundred officers statewide responsible for enforcing laws across state-owned lands from mountains to three miles offshore.
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Documents recent natural resource abuses including illegal gatherings at Ka'ena Point State Park, unauthorized excavation at Polihale on Kauai, vandalism at Makena State Park on Maui, illegal sewage dumping at Pokai Bay, and illegal aquarium fish harvesting off Kawaihae.
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Notes that many Department of Land and Natural Resources-managed lands have been closed to the public due to illegal dumping, pallet burning, illegal camping, and vandalism that violate state laws.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor, Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Attorney General, Director of Public Safety, and Director of Transportation.
Legislative Description
Urging State Law Enforcement Entities, Including The Department Of The Attorney General, Sheriff Division Of The Department Of Public Safety, And Harbors Division Of The Department Of Transportation, To Collaborate With The Division Of Conservation And Resources Enforcement Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Support Its Mission In This Time Of Need.
Department of Public Safety
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
3/24/2021