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HI HCR12

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Scott Saiki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue a non-exclusive easement for up to 25 years covering 156 square feet of state submerged lands at Kaneohe, Oahu for an existing concrete boat ramp.

  • Property owners Kim Lu and Beiting Gao purchased the adjacent residential property in 2021 and discovered the boat ramp encroaches onto state submerged lands; the boat ramp was originally built within private property boundaries but shifted seaward over time.

  • Property owners have executed Right-of-Entry Permit No. 4549, paid a $500 fine for past encroachment, agreed to $40 monthly rental payments, provided liability insurance, and deposited a $15,700 removal bond.

  • Property owners must pay the fair market value of the easement as determined by independent appraisal currently being conducted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

  • Requires prior legislative authorization under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 171-53 to lease state submerged lands.

Legislative Description

Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Kaneohe, Koolaupoko, Oahu, For The Existing Concrete Boat Ramp, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.

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Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/19/2024

Committee Referrals

Water and Land4/5/2024
Finance3/27/2024
Water & Land3/8/2024

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