Bill > SB750

This bill transfers two specific state boating facilities on Maui - the Mala wharf and ramp and the Kihei ramp - from the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to the County of Maui's transportation services department. The legislative findings indicate that these facilities have been poorly maintained and managed from Oahu, resulting in disrepair and inefficient services. By transferring the facilities to the county, the bill aims to improve governance, responsiveness, and support for these critical community resources. The county will be responsible for operating and maintaining the facilities, including associated public beach parks and ocean recreation activities, and will have the authority to adopt rules and issue permits, including setting fees. The bill also appropriates an unspecified sum of money from state general revenues to support the transfer for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, in compliance with the Hawaii State Constitution's provisions on local government. The transfer is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and requires the DLNR board to adopt rules to implement the transfer and ensure the county complies with existing laws governing these facilities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=750&year=2026