HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1508

THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023

H.D. 1

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  The purpose of this Act is to appropriate

moneys to the department of business, economic development, and

tourism and the department of land and natural resources to

improve Native Hawaiian communities and culture through various

assistance services, including but not limited to services that

offer Native Hawaiian historic preservation, business training,

entrepreneurship, and mentoring.

     SECTION 2.  There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $           or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2023-2024 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the purpose of improving Native Hawaiian communities and culture by providing a virtual marketplace that supports local artisans and businesses to adapt to e-commerce.

     The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of business, economic development, ad tourism for the purposes of this Act.

     SECTION 3.  There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $           or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2023-2024 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the purpose of improving Native Hawaiian

communities and culture by providing a physical co-working space

and an innovation, entrepreneur, and resource center that

provides workshops, counseling, loan assistance, and broadband

access.

     The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of business, economic development, and tourism for the purposes of this Act.

     SECTION 4.  There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $           or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2023-2024 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the repatriation and reburials of Native Hawaiians nationally and internationally.

     The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources for the purposes of this Act.

     SECTION 5.  This Act shall take effect on June 30, 3000.

 

 

 

Report Title:

Native Hawaiian Communities; Appropriation

 

Description:

Appropriates funds to certain departments to improve Native Hawaiian communities and culture through various assistance services.  Effective 6/30/3000.  (HD1)

 

 

 

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