HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
Rep. Linda Ichiyama, Chair |
Rep. Mahina Poepoe, Vice Chair |
Rep. Cory M. Chun |
Rep. Dee Morikawa |
Rep. Sonny Ganaden |
Rep. Gregg Takayama |
Rep. Mark J. Hashem |
Rep. Kanani Souza |
Rep. May Besario Mizuno |
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Rep. David A. Tarnas, Chair |
Rep. Gregg Takayama, Vice Chair |
Rep. Luke A. Evslin |
Rep. Greggor Ilagan |
Rep. Sonny Ganaden |
Rep. Sam Satoru Kong |
Rep. Daniel Holt |
Rep. Tyson K. Miyake |
Rep. Linda Ichiyama |
Rep. Kanani Souza |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Monday, February 12, 2024 |
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2:00 PM |
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VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to render services to and assist state and county agencies upon request.
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RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF. Establishes a disaster relief match special fund to support the local match requirements of the FEMA Maui Wildfires Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for projects that implement mitigation measures to prevent and minimize the impacts of natural hazards affecting the State. Appropriates funds.
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RELATING TO WATER. Requires each county board of water supply or water board to prioritize the sustainable recharge of aquifers, ensure the health of watersheds, and, when allocating water for new development, prioritize the development of affordable housing over other types of development. Provides that these requirements shall not be construed to affect allocations of water for agricultural purposes or developments under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended.
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RELATING TO LAHAINA WILDFIRE RECOVERY. Establishes the Lahaina Recovery Oversight Commission within the Department of Accounting and General Services to oversee and guide the recovery of Lahaina from the 2023 wildfires. Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to assist in establishing a website for the Commission. Requires annual reports. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
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________________________________________ Rep. David A. Tarnas Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Linda Ichiyama Chair |
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