HB1829Introduced in the House
Relating To Marine Affairs.
Introduced by Cory Chun, District 35
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Declares that the State is an ocean cluster. Establishes the Office of Marine Affairs under the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for administrative purposes only. Establishes the Marine Affairs Coordinator position. Requires the Marine Affairs Coordinator to submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. Transfers the employees and functions of the Governor's Advisory Committee on Marine Affairs to the Office of Marine Affairs. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Marine Affairs Coordinator position.
Where it stands
The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
January 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
Pending introduction.
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Referred to ECD, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 1
Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 01-30-26 10:00AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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