HB 1371 Summary

• Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to prepare a comprehensive master plan for Sand Island State Recreation Area in Honolulu, conceptualizing it as a "people's park"

• Master plan must incorporate a Native Hawaiian arts and cultural center, community and stakeholder participation, and address both developed and undeveloped portions of the 140-acre park

• Plan shall assess environmental conditions including climate change and sea level rise, propose improvements to existing facilities, add new infrastructure, preserve historic features, and expand outdoor recreation opportunities

• Appropriates unspecified funds from general revenues for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for master plan preparation

• Takes effect June 30, 3000