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HI HB1423

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits vessels longer than 75 feet in length from entering Hanalei Bay waters.
  • Exempts vessels operated by federal, state, or county agencies from the 75-foot length restriction.
  • Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to define the boundaries of Hanalei Bay through administrative rules under chapter 91.
  • Aims to preserve Hanalei Bay's recreational character and protect the safety of residents and visitors using the bay for water activities.
  • Effective date is July 1, 3000.

Legislative Description

Relating To Hanalei Bay.

Board of Land and Natural Resources

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4).

2/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/14/2025
Water & Land1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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