Relating To Bottomfish. [HB-998]
[Environmental ]
[Science ]
[Water ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
Requires the DLNR to allow bottomfish fishing in six of the Bottomfish Restricted Fishing Areas and to amend any administrative rules to provide that any restriction on fishing shall be based on scientific evidence of environmental necessity. (HB998 HD2)
HB-998: Relating To Bottomfish.
Sponsored by: Rep. James Tokioka
Received From House (hse. Com. No. 311). on 03/09/2017
Relating To Community-based Subsistence Fishing Areas. [HB-861]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Community Development ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires DLNR to adopt rules for a community-based subsistence fishing area within two years of receipt of a proposal. Establishes annual reporting requirement. Effective 7/1/2030. (SD1)
HB-861: Relating To Community-based Subsistence Fishing Areas.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kaniela Ing
Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referred To Wam. on 03/23/2017
Relating To Commercial Marine Licenses. [SB-152]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requires commercial marine license applicants to appear in front of DLNR in person. Prohbits DLNR from issuing or renewing a commercial marine license to an alien crew member who has not been granted permission to land temporarily pursuant to federal law.
SB-152: Relating To Commercial Marine Licenses.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads
The Committee On Wtl Deferred The Measure. on 03/01/2017
Relating To Hawaiian Affairs. [HB-120]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Recreation ]
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to recognize the entire Ala Loa trail on Kauai as a state trail. (HB120 HD2)
HB-120: Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kaniela Ing
Reported From Omh (stand. Com. Rep. No. 505) As Amended In Hd 2, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Wal. on 02/17/2017