STAND. COM. REP. NO. -24
Honolulu, Hawaii
MAR27 , 2024
RE: H.R. No. 200
H.D. 1
Honorable Scott K. Saiki
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Second State Legislature
Regular Session of 2024
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Water & Land, to which was referred H.R.
No. 200 entitled:
“HOUSE RESOLUTION EMPOWERING RESIDENTS’ SOVEREIGNTY OVER
GREEN SPACES FOR FOOD PRODUCTION, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, AND
CLIMATE RESILIENCE,”
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to recommend that the Hawaii
Public Housing Authority make certain changes to its policies
relating to the use of its land.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure
from one individual.
Your Committee finds that public housing residents should be
empowered to utilize green spaces for food production, cultural
activities, and the development of climate-resilient and welcoming
natural spaces.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Encouraging the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to
create green spaces for food production, cultural
activities, and climate resilience; consider actions
that allow for in-ground planting, resident use of green
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spaces, facilitated community engagement, sustainable
agriculture, and climate-resilient landscapes; and
consider the provision of technical and financial
assistance;
(2) Modifying its title to reflect its amended scope;
(3) Requesting the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to
collaborate with residents of public housing in
implementing the recommendations outlined in this
measure;
(4) Adding the Executive Director of the Hawaii Public
Housing Authority as a recipient of a certified copy of
the measure; and
(5) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the
purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
Committee on Water & Land that is attached to this report, your
Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 200, as
amended herein, and recommends that it be referred to your
Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs in the form attached
hereto as H.R. No. 200, H.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on
behalf of the members of the
Committee on Water & Land,
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 State of Hawaii
House of Representatives
The Thirty-second Legislature
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Record of Votes of the Committee on Water & Land
Bill/Resolution No.: Committee Referral: Date:
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C The committee is reconsidering its previous decision on the measu
The recommendation is to: Q Pass, unamended (as is) Pass, with amendments (HD) C Hold
C Pass short form bill with HD to recommit for future public hearing (recommit)
WAL Members Ayes Ayes (WR) Nays Excused
1. ICHIYAMA, Linda (C)
2. POEPOE, Mahina (VC)
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3. CHUN, Cory M. 7
4. GANADEN, Sonny /
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5. HASIIEM, Mark J. /
6. MIZUNO, May Besario
7. MORIKAWA, Dee /
8. TAKAYAMA, Gregg /
9. SOUZA, Kanani
TOTAL (9) “1
The recommendation is: ~Adopted ~ Not Adopted
If joint referral, did not support recommendation.
c mmittee acrony (s)
Vice Chair’s or designee’s signature: ~~cate~Yellow)—ChiefClks Office Duplicate (Pink) — HMSO
Distribution: Original (White) Committee
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