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HI SR198
Resolution
AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Education and seven interscholastic athletic associations to create a plan establishing bass fishing as a sanctioned high school sport by January 1, 2022
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Cites that bass fishing is one of the fastest-growing high school sports nationally, is recognized in 11 states, and supports over 828,000 jobs generating $48 million annually in retail sales
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Notes Hawaii has an established largemouth bass population since 1856, a pre-existing bass hatchery at Wahiawa Middle School on Oahu, and federal Sport Fish Restoration Program funding available for aquatic education
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Requires the Hawaii High School Athletic Association to submit a progress report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2022 Regular Session
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Highlights that high school sports provide students academic incentives and competitive opportunities, and that colleges offer scholarships for bass fishing team members
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
Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-21-21.
6/21/2021