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Introduced
01/25/2017
01/25/2017
In Committee
04/17/2017
04/17/2017
Crossed Over
03/07/2017
03/07/2017
Passed
Dead
05/04/2017
05/04/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the University of Hawaii to conduct a study on the effects of sunscreen on Hawaii's coral reefs and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (SB1150 HD3)
AI Summary
This bill requires the University of Hawaii to conduct a study on the effects of sunscreen used by swimmers and other ocean users on Hawaii's coral reefs. The study will include recommendations on how to mitigate any detrimental effects to the coral, while considering the need to protect the reefs and the potential impact on residents and visitors who use sunscreen. The bill appropriates funds for the study and requires the University to submit a preliminary report to the legislature prior to the 2018 regular session and a final report prior to the 2019 regular session, which may include proposed legislation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (13)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
J. Kalani English (D)*,
Will Espero (D)*,
Breene Harimoto (D)*,
Gilbert Keith-Agaran (D)*,
Clarence Nishihara (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Gilbert Riviere (D)*,
Maile Shimabukuro (D)*,
Brickwood Galuteria (NP),
Lorraine Inouye (D),
Laura Thielen (D),
Glenn Wakai (D),
Last Action
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-17 5:45PM in conference room 309. (on 04/28/2017)
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