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HI SB3152

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces the term "harbor" with "commercial port" throughout Hawaii Revised Statutes in sections governing the Department of Transportation, Department of Land and Natural Resources, and related state agencies
  • Updates the name of the "harbor special fund" to "commercial port special fund" while maintaining the existing 5% transfer to the general fund for central service expenses
  • Modifies civil service exemption language to reference "commercial ports" instead of "harbors" for positions within the Department of Transportation
  • Adds "commercial port" to the list of areas where the Attorney General must prosecute obstruction offenses alongside streets, channels, harbors, and wharves
  • Applies terminological changes to approximately 15+ sections of state law including land use, food establishment regulations, and government property management

Legislative Description

Relating To Commercial Port Administration.

Harbors

Last Action

Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 17

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/12/2026
Judiciary2/13/2026
Transportation2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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