KA ‘AHA KENEKOA
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair |
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Senator Brandon J.C. Elefante, Vice Chair |
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Senator Maile S.L. Shimabukuro, Chair |
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Senator Kurt Fevella, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 |
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TIME: |
1:00 PM |
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PLACE: |
Conference Room 224 & Videoconference State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects, and projects affecting historic properties to third party consultants if the projects involve the development of affordable housing and the division, after an initial evaluation, determines it will not be able to complete its review within sixty days. Establishes requirements for qualified third parties providing review services. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract or sponsor with any county, housing authority, non-profit organization, or person, to meet the reasonable fee requirements of the third party consultant.
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HWN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological surface survey.
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WTL/HWN, WAM |
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RELATING TO BURIAL SITES. Establishes an inter-division program between the State Historic Preservation Division, Land Division, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, Island Burial Councils, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs that addresses the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites, or ‘iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed to coastal erosion. Appropriates funds.
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WTL/HWN, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION. Appropriates funds for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission and to fund three full-time equivalent (3.00 FTE) permanent positions for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission.
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WTL/HWN, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WATER RIGHTS. Exempts the instream use of water for commercial kalo cultivation conducted in a manner consistent with traditional and customary practices of Native Hawaiians from the existing process for the disposition of water rights.
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WTL/HWN, JDC |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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_____________________________________ Senator Maile S.L. Shimabukuro Chair |
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_____________________________________ Senator Lorraine R. Inouye Chair |
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