Title
BILL 21 (2022), SEABIRD AND BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION (CARE-74)
Description
The Committee is in receipt of the following:
1. County Communication 21-546, from Councilmember Kelly Takaya King, relating to seabird and biodiversity protection.
2. Bill 21 (2022), entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20.35, MAUI COUNTY CODE, RELATING TO OUTDOOR LIGHTING FOR PROTECTION OF SEABIRDS.” Bill 21’s purpose is to protect native Hawaiian seabirds from becoming disoriented by artificial light during their maiden flights from their burrows out to sea.
3. Correspondence dated May 26, 2022, from Committee Chair Kelly Takaya King, transmitting a proposed amendment. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to amend Bill 21 (2022) to more accurately describe its intent and provide clarity to the “General Requirements” and “Exemptions” sections.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend passage of Bill 21 (2022) on first reading, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider the filing of County Communication 21-546, Bill 21 (2022) and other related action.