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This bill proposes to move the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development for administrative purposes, recognizing that the latter is better equipped to coordinate climate change efforts across the state and align with existing planning and sea level rise adaptation activities. Additionally, the bill removes the manager of the Coastal Zone Management Program from the commission's membership and adds a representative from the University of Hawaii, aiming to enhance the commission's expertise and coordination in addressing climate change impacts. The bill also ensures that all related personnel, appropriations, and property are transferred to the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to facilitate a smooth transition.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2018&year=2026