Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred S.C.R. No. 9 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to urge the county and state governmental bodies of the State of Hawaii to give consideration to the importance of the cultural perpetuation of rural Hawaiian communities.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from two individuals.

Your Committee finds that isolated and undeveloped rural communities in which traditional subsistence livelihoods are practiced through applying cultural customs, beliefs, and practice are of great importance to the perpetuation of the Hawaiian people and the Hawaiian culture. These areas are worthy of consideration as cultural heritage treasures of the State of Hawaii.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of S.C.R. No. 9 and recommends its adoption.