Bill > HB2047

This bill amends the process for hiring and overseeing the Executive Director of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee, a group established to integrate traditional Hawaiian knowledge with modern natural resource management. The Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources will now be responsible for appointing, supervising, and managing the Executive Director, who will be exempt from standard civil service rules and must meet specific qualifications related to Native Hawaiian practices, community engagement, and administrative experience. The bill also mandates that any formal decisions or recommendations made by the Aha Moku Advisory Committee must occur at publicly noticed meetings where a quorum is present, and it revises the committee's reporting requirements to include more detailed information about their activities, finances, and recommendations. These changes aim to improve accountability and transparency within the Aha Moku program, ensuring it aligns with its original purpose and benefits the Native Hawaiian community.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2047&year=2026