Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR24

Introduced
3/8/22  
Refer
3/11/22  
Report Pass
4/6/22  

Caption

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources' State Historic Preservation Division.

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the necessity for a comprehensive performance audit that not only assesses existing staffing levels and resources but also evaluates the current project review practices. This includes understanding the identification of properties that require special treatment, the effectiveness of filing systems, and the processes for inadvertently discovered burial sites. By focusing on these areas, SR24 seeks to streamline operations, reduce backlogs, and improve overall service delivery within the division.

Summary

Senate Resolution 24 (SR24) aims to address the performance and efficiency of the State Historic Preservation Division under the Department of Land and Natural Resources in Hawaii. The resolution requests an audit be conducted to evaluate the division’s ability to protect and preserve historic properties significant to Hawaii's history. It focuses on understanding the adequacy of staffing and resources within the division for timely project reviews and responses to submittals, which are crucial for maintaining the state’s commitment to historic preservation.

Contention

Another significant aspect of the resolution is its call for recommended improvements, which may include proposed legislation aimed at refining the division's mission and organizational structure. This indicates a recognition of the need to balance cultural and historic preservation objectives with the evolving needs of land development in Hawaii. By suggesting updates to the division's practices and protocols, SR24 aims to ensure that historic and cultural considerations are adequately integrated into state land use policies and processes.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR50

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Operations And Management Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources' Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation.

HI HR39

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Operations And Management Of The Department Of Land And Natural Resources' Division Of Boating And Ocean Recreation.

HI SB78

Relating To The State Historic Preservation Division.

HI HB763

Relating To The State Historic Preservation Division.

HI SR143

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Program Audit Of The State's Child Protective Services System.

HI SR164

Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Plant Pest Control Branch And Plant Quarantine Branch Within The Plant Industry Division Of The Department Of Agriculture.

HI SCR169

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct A Program Audit Of The State's Child Protective Services System.

HI SCR192

Requesting The Office Of The Auditor To Conduct A Performance Audit Of The Plant Pest Control Branch And Plant Quarantine Branch Within The Plant Industry Division Of The Department Of Agriculture.

HI SR170

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Department Of Education's Statewide Backlog Of Capital Improvement Repair And Maintenance Projects.

HI SCR157

Requesting The Auditor To Conduct An Audit Of The Capital Improvement Program, Including Repair And Maintenance, Of The Department Of Education.

Similar Bills

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