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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Renames the Beach Restoration Special Fund as the Beach Preservation and Restoration Fund. Establishes the Special Subaccount of the Special Fund. Requires that all conveyance tax revenues collected from the conveyance or transfer of real property located in whole or in part in a sea level rise exposure area be deposited into the special subaccount of the Special Fund. Allows funds in the special subaccount of the Special Fund to be used to acquire property. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill renames the Beach Restoration Special Fund to the Beach Preservation and Restoration Fund and establishes a new Special Subaccount within it. Importantly, all conveyance tax revenues collected from the sale or transfer of real property located, even partially, within a sea level rise exposure area will be directed into this Special Subaccount. The funds within this subaccount will then be specifically authorized for the acquisition of property, and this change will take effect on July 1, 2050.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3031&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3031_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB3031_SD1_SSCR2521_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB3031_SD1_SSCR2521_.pdf |
| SB3031_TESTIMONY_WLA_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB3031_TESTIMONY_WLA_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3031_.HTM |
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