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HI SB2756

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dru Kanuha

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates funds for the Hawaiʻi Island branch of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) to purchase 20 police-marked patrol vehicles with emergency equipment
  • Allocates funding for one maritime enforcement patrol vessel with audible and visual emergency equipment for the West Hawaiʻi marine unit
  • Addresses critical vehicle shortages in the Hawaiʻi Island branch, where most of the existing fleet has exceeded its intended service life
  • Supports the 2026 DOCARE academy launch, as a significant number of new conservation and resources enforcement officers will be assigned to Hawaiʻi Island
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026; specific appropriation amounts are left blank in the bill

Legislative Description

Relating To Conservation Enforcement.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Bill scheduled to be heard by EEP on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:40AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection3/10/2026
Ways and Means2/20/2026
Water, Land, and Agriculture1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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