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HI HR140

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/11/2022

Primary Sponsor

Dale Kobayashi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses the Hawaii House of Representatives' gratitude to Ernest "Ernie" Lau for his leadership in protecting Hawaii's water supply, particularly regarding the Red Hill fuel storage facility leaks and spills.

  • Establishes the "Ernie Lau Water Protector Poster Contest" for elementary school students in kindergarten through fifth grade to create posters on protecting Hawaii's water.

  • Requires teachers to submit student posters electronically by November 15, 2022 to a designated email address.

  • Creates a five-member judging panel consisting of two House members, two Senate members, one Board of Water Supply employee, and two Department of Education employees.

  • Directs certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, Superintendent of Education, and the 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/31/2022
Water & Land3/14/2022

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