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HI HR137
Resolution
Status
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Mahina Poepoe
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AI Summary
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Establishes a task force to recommend structural and administrative changes to the Commission on Water Resource Management to improve operations and protect its mission.
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Task force composition includes the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Office of Hawaiian Affairs representative, Acting Deputy Director for Water Resource Management, legislative representatives, judiciary representative, and five public members with expertise in water resource management and native Hawaiian practices.
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Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources is requested not to serve as the task force chairperson.
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Task force directed to make recommendations on avoiding conflicts of interest, improving the Commission's ability to fulfill constitutional and statutory duties, and preventing government overreach.
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Task force required to submit report with findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature by December 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Requesting A Task Force To Be Established To Recommend Changes To The Structure And Administration Of The Commission On Water Resource Management To Improve Its Operations And Functions And Protect Its Mission.
Task Force
Last Action
The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/19/2024