S.B. 875 Summary

• Appropriates funds from general revenues for salaries, benefits, equipment, and related expenses to employ state lifeguards at Kua Bay, Kekaha Kai State Park on the island of Hawaii for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.

• Designates the Department of Land and Natural Resources as the administering agency responsible for expending the appropriated funds.

• Recognizes lifeguards as essential personnel who rescue drowning victims, provide first aid, teach water safety, and support Hawaii's reputation as a desirable destination.

• Notes that Kua Bay currently lacks state-funded lifeguards despite being under DLNR jurisdiction.

• Takes effect on July 1, 2050.