Bill Text: HI SB181 | 2022 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relating To Aquatic Resources.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2021-12-10 - Carried over to 2022 Regular Session. [SB181 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2022-SB181-Introduced.html
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THE SENATE |
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THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2021 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to aquatic resources.
BE IT
ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 187A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§187A- Aquatic resources management advisory commission. (a) There is established within the department an aquatic resources management advisory commission, which shall serve in an advisory capacity to the board. The aquatic resources management advisory commission shall consist of the following nine members:
(1) One member from
the county of Kauai;
(2) Three members
from the county of Maui, with one member from each of the islands of Maui,
Lanai, and Molokai;
(3) Two members
from the county of Hawaii, with one member from east Hawaii and one member from
west Hawaii;
(4) One member from
the city and county of Honolulu;
(5) One at-large
member; and
(6) The chairperson
of the board or the chairperson's designated representative who shall serve as an
ex officio voting member;
provided that each member, other than the chairperson
of the board, shall be appointed by the governor in a manner provided in section
26-34, shall be an individual licensed in the State under this chapter, and shall
have leadership experience in working directly with local fishing organizations;
provided further that at least one member shall have knowledge, experience, and
expertise in the area of native Hawaiian cultural practices; provided further that
no more than three members shall represent, be employed by, or be under contract
to any sector of government.
(b) The aquatic resources management advisory commission
shall elect a chairperson from among its members. The members shall receive no compensation for their
services but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance
of their duties, including traveling expenses while attending meetings and while
in the discharge of their duties.
(c) The aquatic resources management advisory commission
may recommend polices and criteria regarding the management, protection, and promotion
of public aquatic resources in Hawaii and may recommend amendments to existing department
policies and procedures relating to aquatic resources, particularly regarding
this chapter.
(d) The aquatic resources management advisory commission
shall:
(1) Consult and advise
the board on any matter affecting aquatic resources, including proposed rules and
regulations;
(2) Assist in the evaluation
and development of aquatic resources management plans as appropriate or required,
and any changes to those plans as necessary;
(3) Assist in establishing
criteria to be used in determining whether an area is suitable for aquatic resources
production or enhancement;
(4) Advise on studies
of areas for sustainable yield aquatic resources production or enhancement;
(5) Recommend to the
board the areas that are suitable for aquatic resources production or enhancement;
(6) Recommend policies
and criteria regarding the management, protection, and permitted uses of areas that
are used for aquatic resources production or enhancement;
(7) Assist the department
in developing ways and means to extend and strengthen aquatic resources and management
areas, other designated fishing areas, and mixed-use areas within the State;
(8) In carrying out
its duties, consult the most comprehensive up-to-date compilation of scientific
data;
(9) Make recommendations
relating to the process of fishing rules modification;
(10) Collaborate with
agencies and other persons who gather information and implement fishing programs
and data;
(11) Take testimony and
acquire information as it desires and communicate its findings and recommendations
to the board; and
(12) Assist the department
on policies, plans, and procedures related to the control of aquatic resources,
including activities by the department and its contractors.
(e) Any action taken by the aquatic resources management
advisory commission shall be validated by a simple majority of its members. Five members shall constitute a quorum.
(f) All meetings of the aquatic resources management
advisory commission shall be conducted subject to chapter 92.
(g) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the
aquatic resources management advisory commission shall be subject to sections 26-34,
26-35, 26-35.5, and 26-36.
(h) The department shall provide administrative support
to the aquatic resources management advisory commission. Federal moneys and other moneys that become available
to the department may be used to offset administrative costs incurred by the department
for purposes of this section.
(i) The aquatic resources management advisory commission
shall submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of the regular session of 2022, and each regular session thereafter, on
its efforts to comply with this section, including a summary of its activities during
the year preceding the regular session for which the report was prepared.
(j) The aquatic resources management advisory commission may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to implement this section."
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Aquatic Resources Management Advisory Commission; Establishment; Fishing
Description:
Establishes the aquatic resources management advisory commission in the department of land and natural resources.
The summary description
of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is
not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
