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HI HB2016

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ernesto Ganaden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to prepare a master plan for Sand Island State Recreation Area that develops a "people's park" concept incorporating community participation and addressing both developed and undeveloped portions of the park.

  • Master plan must assess environmental conditions including climate change and sea level rise, propose improvements to existing facilities, recommend new facilities and infrastructure, preserve historic features, and expand outdoor recreation opportunities.

  • Appropriates general revenue funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for fiscal year 2022-2023 to prepare the park master plan (amount left blank in bill text).

  • Acknowledges the park's 140 acres host multiple recreational uses including camping, picnicking, beach activities, surfing, and fishing, but note that infrastructure built in the 1970s has deteriorated due to age, heavy use, and saltwater exposure.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2022.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Sand Island State Recreation Area.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

3/16/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/16/2022
Water and Land3/8/2022
Finance2/17/2022
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/7/2022
Water & Land1/28/2022

Full Bill Text

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