Water, Fish, Trash Top Environmental Issues in 2012 Legislature

Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources

Protecting the state's water resources and imposing fees on plastic bags are already gaining attention from lawmakers and environmental groups this session. They top the list of must-watch bills as the Legislature gets underway this week.

Agitated astronomers are pushing the state to reduce light pollution that's disrupting their studies atop Haleakala on Maui. And the neighbor island counties are promoting a statewide ban on catching fish for the aquarium trade.

The controversial Public Land Development Corporation may also face attempts to amend it this session. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will be pushing to be added to the PLDC board.

Here's a line-up of bills to track:

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