Relating To The Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District. [SB-510]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Animals ]
[Recreation ]
Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules lifting the moratorium on fishing in the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District.
SB-510: Relating To The Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Referred To Wtl/edt, Wam. on 01/21/2025
Relating To Water. [SB-543]
[Water ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Environmental ]
[Funding ]
[Public Health ]
Part I: Establishes a WAI Policy Coordinator and other positions within the Commission on Water Resource Management for coordination of Red Hill WAI initiatives. Creates the Red Hill Remediation Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature, Governor, and Mayor and City Council of the City and County of Honolulu. Appropriates funds. Part II: Allows the Commission of Water Resource Management to retain independent legal counsel. Repeals the position of Deputy to the Chairperson of the Commission and establishes the position of Executive Director
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SB-543: Relating To Water.
Sponsored by: Sen. Henry Aquino
Referred To Wtl/eig, Wam/jdc. on 01/21/2025
Relating To Commercial Activity Permits. [SB-518]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Tourism ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to update the online Wiki Permits service to include locations for which a right-of-entry permit for commercial activity is available via the service. Requires public input prior to the removal of any location from the list of available locations. Requires the Department to refund fees for right-of-entry permits if the permitted location is removed from the list of available locations before the commercial activity occurs.
SB-518: Relating To Commercial Activity Permits.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Referred To Wtl, Wam. on 01/21/2025
Relating To State Boating Facilities. [HB-210]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Recreation ]
Establishes a State Boating Facility Lease Program within the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to be administered by DOBOR. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural to lease Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor for private development, management, maintenance, and operation. Repeals provisions relating to the leasing of fast lands and submerged lands of Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals the State Boating Facility Lease Program on 6/30/2045.
HB-210: Relating To State Boating Facilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Referred To Wal, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/21/2025
Relating To The Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor. [SB-465]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
[Water ]
[Community Development ]
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study of the carrying capacity of Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor and its surrounding area in the County of Kauai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
SB-465: Relating To The Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Act 307, On 07/08/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1420). on 07/08/2025
Relating To Stream Maintenance. [HB-211]
[Water ]
[Environmental ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Public Safety ]
[Property Tax ]
[Real Estate ]
Requires the counties to remove and dispose of personal property as part of the maintenance of channels, streambeds, streambanks, and drainageways. Clarifies that personal property stored in or near a channel, streambed, streambank, or drainageways for a continuous period of more than twenty-four hours shall be deemed abandoned property which may be disposed of by the State or county. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-211: Relating To Stream Maintenance.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
The Committee(s) On Jha Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/27/2025
Relating To State Boating Facilities. [SB-364]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Recreation ]
Establishes a State Boating Facility Lease Program within the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to be administered by DOBOR. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural to lease Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor for private development, management, maintenance, and operation. Repeals provisions relating to the leasing of fast lands and submerged lands of Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals the State Boating Facility Lease Program on 6/30/2045.
SB-364: Relating To State Boating Facilities.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
The Committee On Wtl Deferred The Measure. on 02/03/2025
Relating To Stream Maintenance. [SB-366]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
Clarifies that personal property stored in or near a public stream or tributary for a continuous period of more than twenty-four hours shall become abandoned property which the Department of Land and Natural Resources shall dispose of.
SB-366: Relating To Stream Maintenance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads
The Committee On Wtl Deferred The Measure. on 02/03/2025
Relating To Trail Accessibility. [SB-415]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Recreation ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Disabilities ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program within the Division of State Parks of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes the Accessible Wilderness and State Parks Trails Program Special Fund. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
SB-415: Relating To Trail Accessibility.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Referred To Wtl, Wam. on 01/21/2025
Relating To Historic Preservation. [HB-195]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Community Development ]
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to identify and preserve historically significant areas within state harbors and place educational displays at the areas for public awareness.
HB-195: Relating To Historic Preservation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Amy Perruso
Referred To Wal, Trn, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/21/2025
Relating To Water Systems. [SB-386]
[Water ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Community Development ]
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to acquire all West Maui water systems by eminent domain and hold the water systems in trust for the County of Maui to manage.
SB-386: Relating To Water Systems.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
The Committee On Wtl Deferred The Measure. on 02/03/2025
Relating To Capital Improvement Projects At State Small Boat Harbors And State Parks. [SB-411]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Recreation ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in certain capital improvement projects at state small boat harbors and state parks without prior approval from the Legislature and Governor for existing facilities. Requires quarterly reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 5 years after the effective date. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
SB-411: Relating To Capital Improvement Projects At State Small Boat Harbors And State Parks.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Passed Second Reading As Amended In Hd 1 And Referred To The Committee(s) On Fin With None Voting Aye With Reservations; None Voting No (0) And Representative(s) Cochran, Ward Excused (2). on 03/19/2025
Relating To Fire Prevention. [HB-113]
[Environmental ]
[Energy ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishes the Community Fuels Reduction Project to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-113: Relating To Fire Prevention.
Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Ichiyama
Reported From Pbs/wal (stand. Com. Rep. No. 32) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/03/2025
Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources. [HB-86]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Water ]
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the establishment of full-time equivalent permanent Makai Watch Coordinator positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
HB-86: Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti
Conference Committee Meeting Will Reconvene On Friday, 04-25-25 At 4:00pm In Conference Room 411. on 04/25/2025
Relating To Fire Prevention. [SB-223]
[Environmental ]
[Energy ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish an independent program relating to the prevention, control, and extinguishment of wildland fires within forest reserves. Authorizes the Administrator of Forestry and Wildlife to establish and maintain facilities for the performance of fire protection, fire prevention, pest control, and forest and range protection and enhancement activities. Allows the State Fire Council to amend the State Fire Code to require certain owners and occupants of properties and holders of easements located
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SB-223: Relating To Fire Prevention.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Act 303, On 07/08/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1416). on 07/08/2025
Relating To Coral Reefs. [SB-246]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Science ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Funding ]
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study on the populations of coral reef herbivores around the island of Oahu and an analysis of policies and strategies to increase the populations of coral reef herbivores around Oahu, in consultation with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and other experts. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
SB-246: Relating To Coral Reefs.
Sponsored by: Sen. Henry Aquino
Referred To Wtl, Wam. on 01/17/2025
Relating To State Finances. [SB-241]
[Finance ]
[Environmental ]
[Taxes ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Climate Change ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Health ]
[Tourism ]
Establishes the Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to minimize the impacts of, and respond to, climate crises, which, beginning 1/1/2026, will be funded by a $25 tax on transient accommodations. Exempts certain housing used for emergencies during a state disaster from the Transient Accommodations Tax. Appropriates funds.
SB-241: Relating To State Finances.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads
Referred To Wtl/aen/edt, Wam/jdc. on 01/17/2025
Relating To Public Notice. [SB-197]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Real Estate ]
Establishes enhanced public notice requirements for changes in land use by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of Land and Natural Resources, or University of Hawaii and boundary changes by the Land Use Commission. Requires approval of the project by the community through a referendum of nearby adult residents except for projects within the Mauna Kea science reserve, which require a referendum by all adult residents of the country in which the Mauna Kea science reserve is located. Appropriates moneys.
SB-197: Relating To Public Notice.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kurt Fevella
Referred To Wtl/hwn/hre, Wam/jdc. on 01/17/2025
Relating To Public Lands. [SB-210]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Defense ]
[Environmental ]
[Military ]
[National Security ]
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from approving any land disposition to the United States military that allows for or facilitates any military training activities on the subject lands. Requires that any lease or lease extension between the State and the US Department of Defense or branches of the US military include certain provisions, including an acknowledgement that the State retains authority over all environmental matters within its jurisdiction. Provides that violation of state or federal environmental law, or any law,
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SB-210: Relating To Public Lands.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kurt Fevella
Referred To Wtl/psm, Jdc. on 01/17/2025
Relating To The Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor. [HB-68]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Water ]
[Public Safety ]
[Recreation ]
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct a study of the carrying capacity of Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor in the County of Kauai. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
HB-68: Relating To The Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daynette Morikawa
Referred To Wal, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/21/2025