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HI SB1559

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program for dune restoration at Hanakaoo Beach Park on Maui

  • Requires partnership between the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program and the County of Maui to implement the dune restoration project

  • Dune restoration aims to build resilience and protect infrastructure from high wave events while serving as a natural buffer against sea level rise

  • Hanakaoo Beach Park serves as the home for all west Maui canoe clubs and is used for Hawaiian outrigger canoeing, cultural practices, and community gatherings

  • Effective date set for July 31, 2050 (placeholder date indicating amendments needed before implementation)

Legislative Description

Relating To Dune Restoration.

Appropriations ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/6/2025
Ways and Means2/14/2025
Higher Education1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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