STAND. COM. REP. NO.  1424-08

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

March 24, 2008

 

RE:   H.R. No. 163

 

 

 

 

Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2008

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Public Safety & Military Affairs, to which was referred H.R. No. 163 entitled:

 

"HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE U.S. NAVY TO CLEAR THE COASTLINE OF LOWER WAIPAHU UNDER THEIR JURISDICTION FROM INVASIVE PLANT-LIFE AND EXCESSIVE FOLIAGE FOR SAFETY AND AESTHETIC PURPOSES,"

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     The purpose of this resolution is to request the United States Navy to clear out the invasive plant species and excessive foliage that has been growing at a rapid pace in the lower Waipahu area.  

 

     Your committee received testimony in support of this resolution from three concerned citizens.

 

     Your committee feels that this resolution brings up a key issue for the Waipahu neighborhood.  Invasive and excessive plant growth has been ruining the lower Waipahu area, resulting in a loss of aesthetic beauty and the allowance of illegal activities to take place in the area.  Asking the United States Navy, under their jurisdiction, is an effective way to combat the problem that will only worsen and spread if not addressed. 

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety & Military Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 163 and recommends its adoption.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Public Safety & Military Affairs,

 

 

 

 

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CINDY EVANS, Chair