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HI HB4
Bill
Status
1/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Cynthia Thielen
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $100,000 from the beach restoration special fund for fiscal year 2015-2016 and an additional $100,000 for fiscal year 2016-2017 to fund a beach erosion study for the island of Oahu.
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The study shall include shoreline areas within the fiftieth representative district and address coastal erosion and sea level rise impacts on Hawaii's beaches.
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Designates the University of Hawaii school of ocean and earth science and technology to conduct and expend the appropriated funds for the study.
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Findings note that recent beach erosion at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki, Sunset Beach on Oahu's North Shore, and Kailua Beach demonstrate the need for updated coastal management planning and beach erosion data.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Beach Erosion Study; Appropriation; 50th House District CIP ($)
Last Action
The committee(s) on TOU recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/4/2015