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HI HB117

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Kaniela Ing

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes no-wake zones in three designated areas: Kaanapali on Maui (from Hanakao'o beach park to Honokowai beach park), Kailua and Lanikai on Oahu (entire Kailua bay and Lanikai shoreline), and Kailua-Kona on Hawaii (from Kailua pier to Royal Kona Resort area).

  • Prohibits motorized recreational vessels from operating at speeds exceeding 5 miles per hour or creating a wake within no-wake zones, except when necessary for public health and safety.

  • Defines no-wake zones as encompassing the area extending 750 feet seaward from the shoreline.

  • Aims to protect marine resources, reduce shoreline erosion, minimize harm to marine life, and protect recreational and subsistence ocean users from vessel-related hazards.

Legislative Description

Relating To Marine Resources.

Marine Resources

Last Action

Carried over to 2018 Regular Session.

11/30/2017

Committee Referrals

Water & Land2/17/2017
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs1/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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