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HI SCR187

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the State of Hawaii and City and County of Honolulu to use all constitutional and charter authority to ensure perpetual public beach access in Kailua, Waimanalo, and Hawaii Kai

  • Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting to enforce Chapter 115 and Section 205A of Hawaii Revised Statutes against violators to the fullest extent permitted

  • Requests the Attorney General and Corporation Counsel of Honolulu to pursue legal action as necessary to ensure meaningful public beach access

  • Authorizes the State and City and County to exercise eminent domain power if necessary to protect public interest and ensure perpetual beach access in the three specified areas

  • Requires certified copies be sent to the Governor, Attorney General, Board of Land and Natural Resources Chair, Honolulu Mayor, Corporation Counsel, and Director of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting

Legislative Description

Requesting The State Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Use All Authority Granted By The State Constitution And County Charter To Ensure Meaningful Access In Perpetuity To Public Beaches In Kailua, Waimanalo, And Hawaii Kai.

Public Access

Last Action

Referred to WTL, JDC.

3/16/2021

Committee Referrals

Water and Land3/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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