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HI SB730

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lorraine Inouye

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to restore and restock fishponds (loko ia)

  • Funds shall be used to procure fingerlings and limu (seaweed) for fishpond restocking

  • Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) aquaculture coordinator biologist VI position within the department

  • Requires the department to consult with relevant Native Hawaiian communities and organizations in implementing these restoration efforts

  • Recognizes fishponds' importance to Hawaiian cultural practices, watershed ecology, and the State's food security goals

Legislative Description

Relating To Fishponds.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.

12/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance3/22/2023
Water & Land3/9/2023
Ways and Means2/6/2023
Water and Land1/25/2023

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