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HI HB186

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits mining, extraction, and removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters in Hawaii.

  • Bans issuance of any permit for development or operation of facilities or infrastructure associated with seabed mining within state marine waters.

  • Allows sand collection from state marine waters for beach replenishment with prior board approval, and permits scientific research and collections by educational, scientific, or governmental institutions.

  • Protects existing rights, privileges, and practices of Native Hawaiian people and preserves the state's obligations to Native Hawaiians.

  • Takes effect July 1, 3000 (effective date appears to contain typographical error).

Legislative Description

Relating To The Environment.

Environmental Protection

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato, Nakashima, Woodson excused (3).

2/2/2023

Committee Referrals

Water & Land2/2/2023
Energy & Environmental Protection1/25/2023

Full Bill Text

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