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HI HB2018

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kirstin Kahaloa

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds for the Hawaiʻi Island branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for fiscal year 2026-2027

  • Allocates funding for one maritime enforcement patrol vessel equipped with audible and visual emergency equipment for the West Hawaiʻi marine unit

  • Provides funding for twenty police-marked patrol vehicles with audible and visual emergency equipment to replace aging fleet vehicles

  • Addresses staffing increases from DOCARE's 2026 academy, which will assign significant numbers of new conservation and resources enforcement officers to Hawaiʻi Island

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026 (specific dollar amounts left blank in the bill text)

Legislative Description

Relating To Conservation Enforcement.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 3

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Water & Land1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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