HI HB1734 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-1)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-12 - Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Jordan, Kawakami voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

Creates administrative penalties for any person who knowingly captures, kills, or takes any shark or ray within state marine waters. Provides exemptions for native Hawaiian gathering rights and cultural practices, research purposes, and public and personal safety. (HB1734 HD1)

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Title

Sharks; Rays; Poaching and Commercial Fishing Prohibited

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-12HousePassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Jordan, Kawakami voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).
2016-02-12HouseReported from OMH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 267-16) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JUD.
2016-02-10HouseThe committees on OMH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Ing, Lowen, Cullen, C. Lee, Yamane, Pouha, Thielen; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Evans, Nishimoto, Say.
2016-02-09HouseBroadcast of hearing/briefing available. See: www.capitoltv.org
2016-02-05HouseBill scheduled to be heard by OMH on Wednesday, 02-10-16 9:00AM in House conference room 325.
2016-02-02HouseRe-referred to OMH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 6
2016-01-25HouseReferred to OMH, JUD, referral sheet 1
2016-01-22HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
2016-01-21HousePending introduction.

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