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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Aquatic Resources. [HB-1554]
Expands the Department of Land and Natural Resources' rulemaking authority to include any rule to impose restrictions or requirements deemed necessary to protect certain aquatic life. Expands the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority to temporarily adopt, amend, or repeal certain natural resource rules by formal action at a publicly noticed meeting if the board finds that such adoption, amendment, or repeal is necessary to implement effective and adaptive management measures in light of newly available technology, or in light of newly available
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Relating To Water. [HB-1551]
Specifies that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water in the State Water Code. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to cooperate with the counties and reservoir owners to develop protocols and agreements for the use of reservoir waters for fire safety purposes. Amends the conditions, manner, and areas in which the Commission on Water Resource Management can declare and provide notice of water shortages and emergencies.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Small Boat Harbors. [HB-892]
Appropriates funds out of the Boating Special Fund for full-time equivalent positions under the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide security at small boat harbors statewide. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Justin Woodson Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Conservation Mitigation Banks. [HB-328]
Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to establish and operate conservation mitigation banks to restore, create, enhance, or preserve species, their habitats, or resources as compensatory mitigation, or for past damages. Authorizes the department to contract with a third-party administrator for the operation of the conservation mitigation banks. Clarifies the sale of credits involved in conservation mitigation banking. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Gene Ward Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Environmental Protection. [SB-2053]
Appropriates funds for the installation, maintenance, management, and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract or form a partnership with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches, as well as publicize that the mineral-based sunscreen in these dispensers is more protective of the coral reefs of the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Historic Preservation. [SB-75]
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological surface survey. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole Received Notice Of Discharge Of All Conferees (hse. Com. No. 457). on 03/25/2024
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Aquatic Resources. [HB-761]
Appropriates funds for coral reef restoration and habitat enhancement efforts of the department of land and natural resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Ichiyama Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Land Use. [SB-580]
Transfers the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (SD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Dru Kanuha Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Native Hawaiian Traditional And Customary Fishing Practices. [HB-758]
Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to issue special activity permits for the purpose of recognizing and protecting individuals exercising their Native Hawaiian traditional and customary rights. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Ichiyama Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Capital Improvement Projects For The Benefit Of The Sixth Senatorial District. [SB-1600]
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 6th senatorial district, including extension of the Lahaina bypass road by the Department of Transportation; projects for Department of Education schools; projects for Department of Land and Natural Resources small boat harbors, boating facilities, and state-owned lands; and R-1 water projects for the Clean Water Branch of the Department of Health.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Wildfire Prevention. [HB-1581]
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to develop a native plant nurseries and seed bank initiative program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Marine Life Conservation Districts. [SB-2050]
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct the Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit reports to the Legislature and adopt administrative rules. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources. [HB-1254]
Appropriates funds to establish homelessness coordinator positions on Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and Hawaii island within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Jeanne Kapela Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Iolani Palace. [HB-457]
Phases out parking of motor vehicles on the grounds of Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS to remove the blacktop, parking area, and parking meters adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DLNR to develop and maintain a pedestrian area adjacent to Iolani Palace. Requires DAGS and DLNR to report cost analysis to the legislature.
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Native Hawaiian Affairs. [SB-1609]
Appropriates funds to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Department of Land and Natural Resources to improve Native Hawaiian communities and culture through various assistance services. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Lorraine Inouye Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Geothermal Royalties. [SB-458]
Establishes the geothermal energy resources development special fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Redistributes geothermal royalties to the counties for specific purposes, geothermal energy resources development special fund, department of land and natural resources, and office of Hawaiian affairs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD3)
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang Received Notice Of Senate Conferees (sen. Com. No. 702). on 04/19/2024
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Environmental Protection. [SB-658]
Establishes a visitor green fee program that requires that visitors purchase a license which is valid for one year for the use of a state park, beach, state-owned forest, hiking trail on state-owned land, or other state-owned natural area, to be administered by the department of land and natural resources. Establishes a visitor green fee special fund, into which shall be deposited fees, penalties, appropriations, and gifts and donations for the program. Establishes an environmental legacy commission, which shall be responsible for allocating disbursements
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources. [HB-1267]
Requires the department of land and natural resources to develop and implement a management system for Kaena point state park, Makua, and Keawaula regions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Bertrand Kobayashi Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To The Sand Island State Recreation Area. [HB-1371]
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to prepare a master plan for the Sand Island state recreation area. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura Received Notice Of Discharge Of All Conferees (hse. Com. No. 457). on 03/25/2024
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Land Use. [SB-1032]
Requires the department of land and natural resources to prepare plans and a program to facilitate voluntary relocation of Presidential development away from areas at risk of sea level rise. Establishes the sea level rise relocation special fund. Requires the department of land and natural resources to complete and maintain a current inventory of all public lands that are located outside the sea level rise exposure and special flood hazard areas. Allows the exchange of public land for private lands for the transfer of development rights or land
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