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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

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • Rationale: Department of Land and Natural Resources already conducts analysis of fishery data and ecosystems to ensure sustainable harvesting and protection of environmental and cultural values

  • Adds a new section to Chapter 343 specifically creating the fisheries exemption

  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To Fisheries.

Exemption

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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