HI SB2897 | 2012 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-27 - (S) Referred to WLH, JDL.
Pending: Senate Water, Land, and Housing Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 25 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-27 - (S) Referred to WLH, JDL.
Pending: Senate Water, Land, and Housing Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Prohibits concurrent possession of a spear or speared aquatic life and underwater breathing apparatus by any person who is in the water, in a vessel on the water, or on or about the shore. Prohibits taking of aquatic life by spear. Authorizes DLNR to issue permits allowing possession and use of a spear to take non-native aquatic life, and exempts permit holders from penalties. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for each separate offense and authorizes asset forfeiture.
Title
Scuba Spearfishing; Aquatic Life; Penalties; DLNR
Sponsors
| Sen. Brickwood Galuteria [D] | Sen. Gilbert Kahele [D] | Sen. Michelle Kidani [D] | Sen. Ronald Kouchi [D] |
| Sen. Clarence Nishihara [D] | Sen. Glenn Wakai [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-27 | (S) Referred to WLH, JDL. | |
| 2012-01-25 | (S) Passed First Reading. | |
| 2012-01-25 | (S) Introduced. |
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2897 |
| Text | http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2012/Bills/SB2897_.HTM |
