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Public Testimony of NHLC in Opposition of HB1459
The Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation OPPOSES HB1459, a bill that will mandate monetary restitution in juvenile sentencing. Read NHLC’s public testimony here: NHLC Opposes HB1459 Read HB1459 here: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/HB1459_HD1_.HTM
Press Release: Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Concludes State Violated Water Leasing Law in East Maui
Read the press release from the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation (NHLC) regarding a Hawai’i Supreme Court decision issued today involving water rights in East Maui. NHLC represented the hui of East Maui community members that brought this case. Read the press release here: Press Release - Supreme Court Decision ...
Public Testimony of NHLC in Support of CCH Resolution 22-34
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 Resolution 22-34, 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 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
