HI SR164

Office of Planning and Sustainable Development is urged to develop a consultation implementation plan to include native Hawaiian community input on cultural resources, practices, and ocean policy in the Coastal Zone Management Plan.

State is requested to support and engage native Hawaiians and recognize their status as indigenous peoples with an equitable role in ocean planning in the Hawaiian Islands.

Office must submit a report of findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2023 Regular Session convenes.

Seven policy statements recommended for adoption, including that consultation should promote native Hawaiian interests in ocean resources, be initiated early in decision-making, involve two-way information exchange, and that the Hawaii State Aha Moku should be consulted on traditional coastal practices.

Office of Planning and Sustainable Development must communicate how consultation affected agency decision-making, or provide explanation if it did not affect decisions.