Establishes a historic preservation program within the department to manage historic, archaeological, and burial sites.

The bill establishes a historic preservation program within the department to manage historic, archaeological, and burial sites. It includes research, acquisition, and management of historic properties, and the development of a statewide survey and inventory. The program also involves coordination with counties, application for funding, and the development of interpretive programs. The bill also amends the civil service to exclude certain positions from its scope, such as those in the Hawaii National Guard and specific administrative roles.

Establishes a historic preservation program within the department to manage historic, archaeological, and burial sites.

The bill establishes a historic preservation program within the department to manage historic, archaeological, and burial sites. It includes research, acquisition, and management of historic properties, and the development of a statewide survey and inventory. The program also involves coordination with counties, application for funding, and the development of interpretive programs. The bill also amends the civil service to exclude certain positions from its scope, such as those in the Hawaii National Guard and specific administrative roles.