HI HR111

Urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to increase active patrols of Kailua Bay to enforce boating safety regulations and deter unsafe boating practices.

Requests expansion of no wake speed zones in Kailua Bay to protect swimmers, divers, paddlers, and other ocean users.

References fatal and serious injuries to free divers in Kailua Bay in early 2016 caused by boat propeller strikes as justification for enhanced safety measures.

Directs that a certified copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources.