Bill > HB317

This bill amends Section 184-3.4 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to expand the purposes for which the State Parks Special Fund can be used. Currently, the fund can be used for staff positions, park program planning, facility construction and repairs, park operations and maintenance, and administrative costs. The bill adds a new provision allowing the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use the fund for any departmental program aimed at environmental protection. This modification increases the flexibility of the State Parks Special Fund by enabling it to support broader environmental initiatives beyond traditional park management. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval, and it represents a slight but meaningful expansion of how state parks funding can be utilized to support environmental protection efforts in Hawaii.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=317&year=2026