STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 578
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2021
RE: H.B. No. 1023
H.D. 1
Honorable Scott K. Saiki
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-First State Legislature
Regular Session of 2021
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred H.B. No. 1023, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO A NONRESIDENT RECREATIONAL MARINE FISHING LICENSE,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee finds that although Hawaii's marine fisheries attract thousands of nonresident visitors each year, Hawaii residents are solely responsible for paying the taxes that support the state fisheries management programs. As a result, nonresidents recreational fishers directly benefit from enjoyment of the State's marine fishery resources without directly contributing to the management of these valuable resources. This measure will provide an additional source of funding to protect these resources.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1023, H.D. 1, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,
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____________________________ MARK M. NAKASHIMA, Chair |
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