SB 1 - Superferry Environmental Assessment - Hawaii Key Vote
Ron Menor voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Executive Signed
- Nov. 5, 2007
- House Bill Passed
- Oct. 31, 2007
- Senate Bill Passed
- Oct. 29, 2007
- Introduced
- Oct. 24, 2007
Related Issues
Stage Details
Title: Superferry Environmental Assessment
Signed by Governor Linda Lingle
Title: Superferry Environmental Assessment
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that allows the Inter-island Superferry to continue operating while an environmental impact statement is completed. The Governor shall issue an executive order establishing conditions that will minimize the environmental impact until the EIS is completed.
Highlights:
-Authorizes the Governor to institute requirements deemed environmentally necessary, particularly to protect ocean life and prevent the spread of invasive species [Part II (Sec 4)]. -Establishes minimum requirements and procedures for preparing the EIS [Part III (Sec. 9-10)]. -Establishes the role of the Hawaii Inter-island Ferry Oversight Task Force [Part IV (Sec. 13)].
Title: Superferry Environmental Assessment
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that allows the Inter-island Superferry to continue operating while an environmental impact statement is completed. The Governor shall issue an executive order establishing conditions that will minimize the environmental impact until the EIS is completed.
Highlights:
-Authorizes the Governor to institute requirements deemed environmentally necessary, particularly to protect ocean life and prevent the spread of invasive species [Part II (Sec 4)]. -Establishes minimum requirements and procedures for preparing the EIS [Part III (Sec. 9-10)]. -Establishes the role of the Hawaii Inter-island Ferry Oversight Task Force [Part IV (Sec. 13)].
Title: Superferry Environmental Assessment