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HI HB186
Bill
Status
1/19/2023
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Lowen
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AI Summary
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Prohibits mining, extraction, and removal of minerals from the seabed in all state marine waters in Hawaii.
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Bans issuance of any permit for development or operation of facilities or infrastructure associated with seabed mining within state marine waters.
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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.
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Protects existing rights, privileges, and practices of Native Hawaiian people and preserves the state's obligations to Native Hawaiians.
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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