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HI SCR23

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Maile Shimabukuro

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the State of Hawaii recognize the fourth Saturday of every September as "Trash Fishing Day"
  • Aims to encourage removing trash and marine debris from Hawaii's fresh and marine waters instead of fishing for fish
  • Cites that approximately 2.7 trillion fish are killed globally annually and 100 million tons of plastic currently exist in the world's oceans
  • Notes that marine debris kills more than one million marine animals each year and that by 2050 the oceans may contain more plastic than fish
  • References PETA's Fish Amnesty Day initiative, established in 1997, which promotes respect for marine life and raises awareness about the impact of fishing and ocean pollution

Legislative Description

Requesting The State Of Hawaii To Recognize The Fourth Saturday Of Every September As "trash Fishing Day".

Trash Fishing

Last Action

Referred to AEN/TCA.

3/9/2023

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Environment3/9/2023

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