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HI SCR238
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/31/2021
Primary Sponsor
Donovan Cruz
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Education and Hawaii high school athletic associations (HHSAA, BIIF, OIA, ILH, MIL, KIF) to create a plan establishing bass fishing as a sanctioned high school sport by January 1, 2022.
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Notes that bass fishing is one of the fastest-growing high school sports nationally and is already sanctioned in 11 states including Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Texas, and Vermont.
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Highlights that Hawaii has established bass populations, a bass hatchery at Wahiawa Middle School, and access to federal Sport Fish Restoration Program funding through the Division of Aquatic Resources.
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Cites that collegiate bass fishing teams offer partial and full scholarships, and that high school sports provide academic incentive and competitive opportunities for students.
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Requires the Hawaii High School Athletic Association to report progress, findings, and recommendations to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2022 Regular Session.
Legislative Description
Requesting That The Department Of Education, Hawaii High School Athletic Association, Big Island Interscholastic Federation, Oahu Interscholastic Association, Interscholastic League Of Honolulu, Maui Interscholastic League, And Kauai Interscholastic Federation Create A Plan To Implement Bass Fishing As A Sanctioned High School Sport.
Bass Fishing
Last Action
Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 32
4/1/2021