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Office of Hawaiian Affairs presents budget request as committee advances HB410, HB871 and HB1091
Summary
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs presented its budget request and strategic plan during the Senate Committee on Hawaiian Affairs meeting; the committee passed HB410, HB871 and HB1091, noting one excused absence and limited public testimony on some measures.
The Senate Committee on Hawaiian Affairs reconvened Tuesday, March 18, and heard testimony from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs before voting to advance House Bill 410, House Bill 871 and House Bill 1091.
Lena Alalei, Director of Advocacy for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, testified in person in strong support of HB410, describing it as OHA’s budget request and saying it reflects the agency’s strategic plan, “Mana'i Maoliola,” and a focus on using data to measure progress on disparities facing Native Hawaiians in health, housing, economic development and education. “We really want, what…
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