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This resolution requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to address the ongoing issue of homeless encampments at the Waianae Small Boat Harbor on Oahu. The resolution highlights several concerns, including reports of damage to boats, prevention of boat access, and the general nuisance created by these encampments at what is considered a valuable public resource. Specifically, the DLNR is asked to relocate the homeless encampments in a dignified manner and provide the Legislature with a detailed timeline for the removal process. Additionally, the resolution calls for certified copies of the resolution to be sent to key DLNR officials, including the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, the Administrator of the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR), and the Enforcement Chief of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE). The resolution aims to address the complex intersection of public space usage, community concerns, and homeless population management while emphasizing the importance of treating those being relocated with respect.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=214&year=2025