HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

2683

THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2020

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to the office of maunakea management.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that, under the Mauna Kea comprehensive management plan, the office of Maunakea management is tasked with protecting the mountain's cultural, natural, and scientific resources.  The office's responsibilities include conducting and overseeing scientific and cultural research, controlling invasive species, mapping and protecting cultural sites and animal habitats, restoring native vegetation, and engaging in public outreach and education.

     The legislature recognizes that Maunakea comprises public land and has become a popular destination for tourists and recreationists.  The increased presence of visitors and vehicles on the mountain is impacting the ecosystem and taxing the resources of the office of Maunakea management.

     Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds to add seven full-time positions to the office of Maunakea management to assist the office in fulfilling its mandate.

SECTION 2.  There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $400,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2020-2021 for seven full-time equivalent (7.0 FTE) positions in the office of Maunakea management; provided that the positions shall include the following:

     (1)  One resources specialist;

     (2)  One geographic information systems database specialist;

     (3)  One resources technician;

     (4)  One permitting and compliance officer;

     (5)  One community outreach coordinator;

     (6)  One communication and web manager; and

     (7)  One social media technician.

     The sum appropriated shall be expended by the university of Hawaii for the purposes of this Act.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2020.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

OMKM; University of Hawaii; Appropriation

 

Description:

Appropriates funds to add 7 full-time equivalent positions to the Office of Maunakea Management.

 

 

 

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