HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2014
Mōhala i ka wai ka maka o ka pua
“Unfolded by the water are the faces of the flowers”
Rep. Faye P. Hanohano, Chair |
Rep. Ty J.K. Cullen, Vice Chair |
Rep. Cindy Evans |
Rep. Calvin K.Y. Say |
Rep. Derek S.K. Kawakami |
Rep. Scott Y. Nishimoto |
Rep. Chris Lee |
Rep. Richard Lee Fale |
Rep. Nicole E. Lowen |
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NOTICE OF HEARING
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014 |
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9:45 a.m. |
PLACE: |
Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO REQUEST AN AUDIT OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL.
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OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT AN OPIHI MANAGEMENT STUDY.
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OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE HAWAIIAN HISTORY, CULTURAL, AND LANGUAGE TRAINING TO ALL ITS EMPLOYEES.
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OMH, FIN |
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URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES TO MANAGE MANTA RAY DIVE SITES.
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OMH, WAL |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A LEASE AND EASEMENT OF CERTAIN SUBMERGED LANDS AT MANELE BAY, LANA‘I, TO LANA‘I RESORTS, LLC.
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OMH, FIN |
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AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TERM, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT, COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIOHULI-KEOKEA HOMESTEADS, KIHEI, MAUI, FOR SEAWALL AND ROCK REVETMENT PURPOSES.
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OMH, FIN |
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URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE BEACH ACCESS POINTS AT SUNSET BEACH ON THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU
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OMH, FIN |
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URGING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO COLLABORATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CREATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES FOR THE PERPETUATION AND USE OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN PLANTS AND RESOURCES.
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OMH, EDB |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONSIDER RENEGOTIATING THE STATE'S TRANSFER OF LAND TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS FOR DISPUTED CLAIMS RELATING TO A PORTION OF INCOME PROCEEDS FROM THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST.
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OMH, WAL, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT ITSELF IN AN OPEN AND TRANSPARENT MANNER BY PROVIDING DOCUMENTATION OF ITS ACTIONS REGARDING LANDS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO ACT 15, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2012, AND URGING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT ITS ACTIONS WITH REGARD TO THE LANDS RECEIVED IN AN OPEN AND TRANSPARENT MANNER.
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OMH, WAL |
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URGING HAWAII'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO INTRODUCE FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS WITH FUNDING FOR ITS HOMESTEAD PROGRAM.
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OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS WITH REGARD TO THE REVOCABLE PERMIT PROGRAM.
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OMH, FIN |
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REQUESTING A REPORT FROM THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION RELATING TO THE WAITING LISTS FOR HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS HOMESTEAD LEASES.
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OMH, FIN |
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INCLUDING HAWAIIAN NATIONALS AS A POPULATION RESIDING IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
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OMH, FIN |
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DECISION MAKING TO FOLLOW
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________________________________________ Rep. Faye P. Hanohano Chair |
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