S.R. NO. 55 Summary

• Designates limu kala as the state limu of Hawaii and urges the legislature to preserve, protect, and restore it to the full extent of its capability

• Identifies limu kala populations as severely damaged by climate change, development, and runoff in Hawaii's nearshore ecosystems

• Recognizes that healthy limu kala populations support food security, biodiversity, and help combat negative effects of climate change

• Notes that actions to support limu kala will also benefit healthy reefs and nearshore ecosystems

• Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives