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HI HB2870

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2012

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $500,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2012-2013 to install eight swim zone buoys at Kamaole beach on Maui to improve ocean safety.

  • Specifies exact GPS coordinates for placement of the eight buoys at designated locations in Kamaole beach waters.

  • Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend appropriated funds for buoy installation and maintenance purposes.

  • Addresses safety concerns from increased recreational and commercial activities in Hawaii's nearshore waters, citing at least four boat-swimmer/diver accidents in 2011.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Ocean Safety; Swim Zone Buoys; Appropriation

Last Action

(H) Referred to WLO, FIN, referral sheet 9

1/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Ocean Resources1/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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