Bill > SCR119

This concurrent resolution requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to establish a Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group to address the complex challenges surrounding the Kailua Pier on Hawaii island. The working group would be composed of representatives from various government agencies, local organizations, and community members, including state and county legislators, law enforcement, tourism authorities, canoe clubs, and local businesses. The group's primary objectives include creating a collaborative forum to address interjurisdictional issues, enhance pier safety, support commercial and cultural activities, monitor infrastructure needs, address environmental concerns like water quality and marine life protection, and develop policy recommendations. The resolution specifically asks the working group to meet monthly and submit quarterly reports to the Legislature for three years, beginning in 2025, with the ultimate goal of improving the management and operations of the Kailua Pier, which serves as a critical hub for cultural, historical, economic, and recreational activities in West Hawaii. The resolution highlights the pier's significance as a location with deep Native Hawaiian historical importance, including being the former royal residence of King Kamehameha I and a site of major cultural transitions.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=119&year=2025