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HI HB123

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Tarnas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts all actions involving the operation and management of fisheries in Hawaii from environmental review requirements under Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes

  • Adds new section to Chapter 343, HRS establishing that fisheries management actions are not subject to environmental impact assessment documentation

  • Legislature finds that the Department of Land and Natural Resources is responsible for fisheries management and conducts sufficient data analysis to ensure sustainable harvesting and ecosystem protection without additional environmental review

  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To Fisheries.

Exemption

Last Action

The committee(s) on EEP/WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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