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HI SCR174

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/4/2022

Primary Sponsor

Dru Kanuha

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Supports the County of Hawaii's efforts to secure U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Continuing Authorities Program funding for restoration of Kahaluu Bay on Hawaii Island

  • Kahaluu Bay is located 4.5 miles south of Kailua-Kona in a major resort area with over 400,000 annual visitors and holds historical and cultural significance to Native Hawaiians

  • Recognizes that the interagency Kahaluu Bay Restoration Working Group identified need for sea level rise studies and coastal engineering input to guide restoration planning

  • Notes the Corps' Continuing Authorities Program requires a feasibility study, Presidential budget support, and Congressional appropriation, with a two-year funding delay

  • Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to Hawaii's congressional delegation, the County of Hawaii Mayor, and Hawaii County Council members

Legislative Description

Supporting The County Of Hawaii's Efforts To Pursue United States Army Corps Of Engineers Continuing Authorities Program Funding For The Restoration Of Kahaluu Bay In Hawaii Island.

County of Hawaii

Last Action

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashimoto, McKelvey, Ward excused (3).

4/19/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs4/19/2022
Water & Land4/4/2022
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/16/2022

Full Bill Text

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