Hawaii State Legislature
2004 Legislative Session

HB2971

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Measure Title: RELATING TO CORAL REEF PROTECTION IN THE NORTHWESTERN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
Report Title: Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Refuge Act; Coral Reef Protection
Description: Repeals regulated fishing in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Creates the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Refuge Act. Sets aside the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands as a no-take refuge. Establishes the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands refuge committee. Provides enforcement and penalties for violations of the laws and rules of the refuge.
Package: None
Companion:SB3099
Introducer(s): MORITA, KANOHO, KAHO`OHALAHALA
Current Referral:WLH, JUD

Date Status Text
1/28/2004HIntroduced and Pass First Reading
2/2/2004HReferred to WLH, JUD, referral sheet 6
2/12/2004HBill scheduled to be heard by WLH on Wednesday, 02-18-04 at 9:00 am in House conference room 423.
2/18/2004HThe committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred until Friday 02-20-04.
2/20/2004HThe committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.

$ = Appropriation measure
ConAm = Constitutional Amendment