HI SB2156

Appropriates funds from general revenues to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors, boat launch ramp facilities, and other state boating facilities and waterways, including design, permitting, and dredging work for fiscal year 2024-2025.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to include line-item funding for maintenance dredging at state boating facilities in its annual budget requests beginning in fiscal year 2025-2026 and each fiscal year thereafter.

Declares that the appropriation will cause the state general fund expenditure ceiling for fiscal year 2024-2025 to be exceeded, citing the necessity to serve the public interest and address maintenance needs at boating facilities.

Addresses the legislature's finding that the current haphazard dredging process contributes to facility deterioration, potential ship hull damage, and potential site shutdowns that harm recreation, subsistence fishing, and public safety.