Loading chat...

HI HR84

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kaniela Ing

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources and counties to provide beach access for persons with disabilities at beaches that have public restroom facilities or are in ocean management areas.

  • Requires consideration of beach topography and physical characteristics when designing access to the shoreline for disabled persons.

  • Mandates that beach access be provided no later than July 1, 2016.

  • Cites federal regulations (28 CFR Parts 35 and 36) prohibiting discrimination against persons with disabilities by public entities and public accommodations.

  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the Board of Land and Resources Chairperson and mayors of Hawaii County, Maui County, Kauai County, and Honolulu.

Legislative Description

Beach Access; Reasonable Accommodation; Disabled Persons

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/9/2015

Committee Referrals

Finance3/31/2015
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs3/16/2015

Full Bill Text

No bill text available