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Public Testimony of NHLC in Support of CCH Bill 11
As part of a hui of organizations that provide direct-delivery and support services to the Native Hawaiian community, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation strongly SUPPORTS CCH Bill 11, because together they represent a significant step towards furthering the normalization of ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi, the native language of these islands and a ...
Public Testimony of NHLC in Opposition of SB2502
The Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation strongly OPPOSES SB2502, which would allow the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority to lease lands under its control— including “ceded” lands — for 99 years at a time, effectively transferring these lands out of the public trust. Read NHLC’s public testimony here: NHLC Opposes SB2502 ...
Public Testimony of NHLC in Opposition of HB1750
The Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation strongly OPPOSES HB1750, which would circumvent environmental regulations critical to protecting natural and cultural resources located on state public trust and “ceded” lands. Read NHLC’s public testimony here: NHLC Opposes HB1750 Read HB1750 here: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/HB1750_.HTM
Public Testimony of NHLC in Opposition of SB2078
The Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation OPPOSES SB2078, which adds the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (“HTA”) president and chief executive officer as an ex officio member of the Board of Land and Natural Resources (“BLNR”) and Land Use Commission (“LUC”). Read NHLC’s public testimony here: NHLC Opposes SB2078 Read SB2078 here: ...
Public Testimony of NHLC in Support of HB2516
The Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation joins the Hawaiʻi Correctional Oversight Commission and other experts in calling on the State to stop planning the privately-owned jail. Instead, the State should start an inclusive and systemic planning process, including meaningful consultation with Native Hawaiians and other community stakeholders to achieve the ...
Public Testimony of NHLC in Opposition of HB2164
The Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation OPPOSES HB2164, which would authorize the direct negotiation of up to 55-year water licenses without sufficient protections for the rights of the public as well as the public trust resource itself. Read NHLC’s public testimony here: NHLC Opposes HB2164 Read HB2164 here: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/HB2164_.htm
