S 2844 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to establish the Kalaupapa National Historical Preserve on the island of Molokai in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1980-06-18· Sponsored by Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1980-06-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes the Kalaupapa National Historical Preserve, Hawaii, in order to research, preserve and maintain the present character of the community, important historic structures, traditional Hawaiian sites, cultural values, and natural features, and to provide for limited visitation by the general public. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire, by exchange or donation, those lands owned by the State of Hawaii or any political subdivision thereof only in the event such lands or interests are voluntarily offered by the owner. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire privately owned lands within the boundary of the preserve by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire, by any method except condemnation, lands, waters, and interests therein outside the boundary of the preserve and any other unit of the National Park System but within the State of Hawaii and to convey the same to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in exchange for lands, waters, and interests therein within the preserve owned by the Department. Allows the Secretary, with the approval of the owner, to undertake critical or emergency stabilization of …

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat