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HI HCR140
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Dale Kobayashi
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AI Summary
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Expresses the Legislature's gratitude and appreciation to Ernest "Ernie" Lau, Chief Engineer and Manager of the Board of Water Supply of the City and County of Honolulu, for his leadership in protecting Hawaii's water supply.
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Recognizes Lau's advocacy against the Red Hill fuel storage facility, which leaked 27,000 gallons of fuel in 2014 and spilled 14,000 gallons in November 2021, and his refusal to sign a non-disclosure agreement with the U.S. Navy.
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Establishes the "Ernie Lau Water Protector Poster Contest" for elementary school students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade to create posters about protecting Hawaii's water.
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Requires teachers to submit student posters electronically by November 15, 2022, to be judged by a panel consisting of two House members, two Senate members, one Board of Water Supply employee, and two Department of Education employees.
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Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the House Speaker, Senate President, Superintendent of Education, and Manager and Chief Engineer of the Board of Water Supply.
Legislative Description
Recognizing Ernest "ernie" Lau And His Role In Protecting Hawaii's Water Supply And Establishing The "ernie Lau Water Protector Poster Contest".
Board of Water Supply
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Hashem, D. Kobayashi, Ohno excused (4).
3/31/2022