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HI SB2972
Bill
AI Summary
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Directs the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to create a comprehensive beach management plan for the north shore of Oahu from Kawailoa to Waialeʻe ahupuaʻa, to be completed by the end of calendar year 2018.
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Requires substantial community input in plan development and consideration of long- and short-term planning, climate change scenarios, erosion management, beach nourishment, public access management, and coastal land use strategies.
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Mandates submission of the completed plan to the governor and legislature no later than twenty days before the 2019 regular legislative session.
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Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program for fiscal year 2016-2017 to develop the plan addressing erosion threats to homes, Kamehameha Highway, and the Pupukea marine life conservation district.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
North Shore of Oahu; Beach Management Plan; University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program; Appropriation ($)
Last Action
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) Kawakami, Kong, Pouha excused (3).
3/23/2016