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HI HB558
Bill
Status
3/1/2019
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Lowen
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AI Summary
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Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to employ 4 full-time ocean safety officers (lifeguards) at Maniniowali Beach (Kua Bay) in Kekaha Kai State Park on the island of Hawaii, with the County of Hawaii to hire and provide benefits for these positions.
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Provides appropriations for fiscal years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 for personnel costs (specific dollar amounts left blank in bill text).
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Appropriates additional funds for fiscal year 2019-2020 to purchase equipment including a lifeguard tower, all-terrain vehicle, radios, rescue equipment, and protective equipment (specific dollar amounts left blank).
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Cites increasing ocean emergencies at Kua Bay with 28 emergency medical service calls between 2013-2016, 19 resulting in hospitalization, 7 spinal cord injuries from 2009-2013, and 3 drownings since 2013.
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Takes effect July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Relating To Kekaha Kai State Park.
Kua Bay
Last Action
Received notice of discharge of all House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 363).
6/22/2020