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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
Public Testimony of NHLC in Opposition of SB2884
Water protectors have fought for years to have the State apply appropriate water permit review protocols to protect public trust water in the Keauhou aquifer in North Kona. These protections include review of environmental impacts and impacts on Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices. Just last year, the Water ...
Public Testimony of NHLC in Opposition of SB2251
The Senate Housing Committee will hold a hearing tomorrow, Tuesday February 1 at 1:30pm on SB2251, which would encourage the long term development and leasing of "ceded" lands for any housing, including market and above market rate units. Using public trust lands for this purpose fails to advance the ...
NHLC Feature: Legal Minds, Native Values (MidWeek)
NHLC Feature: Legal Minds, Native Values (MidWeek)
NHLC Feature: NHLC Names New Executive Director (Pacific Business News)
NHLC Feature: NHLC Names New Executive Director (Pacific Business News)
Public Testimony of Hui of Native Hawaiian Organizations, including NHLC, in Support of Bill 48 and Resolution 21-276 Regarding Kapūkakī (Red Hill) Water Crises
Public Testimony of Hui of Native Hawaiian Organizations, including NHLC, in Support of Bill 48 and Resolution 21-276 Regarding Kapūkakī (Red Hill) Water Crises
