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HI HB2332
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nadine Nakamura
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AI Summary
- Renames Chapter 266 of Hawaii Revised Statutes from "Harbors" to "Commercial Ports" and updates terminology throughout state law to reflect this change
- Defines "commercial port" as an anchorage ground or marine terminal facility primarily for movement of cargo, passenger, and fishing vessels, along with supporting services for loading, handling cargo, passengers, and vessels
- Specifies 10 harbors under Department of Transportation jurisdiction: Port Allen, Nāwiliwili, Kalaeloa Barbers Point, Honolulu, Kaunakakai, Kaumalapau, Kahului, Hāna, Kawaihae, and Hilo
- Adds new statutory definitions for "anchorage ground," "cargo," "passenger," "vessel," and "harbor" to clarify commercial port administration terminology
- Maintains Department of Transportation authority to plan, construct, operate, and maintain commercial ports without county agency approval, including land acquisition for dredged spoils
Legislative Description
Relating To Commercial Port Administration.
Harbors
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/20/2026
Transportation2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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