HI HB1332

Establishes August 30 of each year as "Hawaii Beach Day," designated as an observance day but not a state holiday.

Hawaii Beach Day serves four purposes: promoting public awareness of beach preservation, celebrating cultural and recreational value of beaches, encouraging participation in beach cleanups and environmental conservation, and highlighting sustainable tourism practices.

Hawaii Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, shall organize events and activities including statewide beach cleanups, educational campaigns on marine conservation, cultural demonstrations about Native Hawaiian beach traditions, and public exhibits.

Hawaii Tourism Authority must submit an annual report to the legislature no later than twenty days before each regular session detailing events conducted, funds expended and their outcomes, and recommendations for improving future celebrations.

Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the Hawaii Tourism Authority for marketing campaigns, beach cleanup equipment and supplies, and grants to community organizations for Hawaii Beach Day events (specific dollar amount left blank in bill).