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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to close all or portions of any marine life conservation district for various periods of time and to adopt rules for the regulation of commercial activity within a marine life conservation district.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to close all or parts of marine life conservation districts (MLCDs), which are areas established to protect and replenish marine resources by limiting human impact, for various periods, including seasonally, by day, or by time, and requires these closures to be clearly posted for the public. Additionally, the bill grants the DLNR the authority to create rules to regulate any commercial activity within these MLCDs, building upon existing powers to manage these protected marine areas which have seen increased visitor numbers leading to adverse effects on marine life and public enjoyment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 6 (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2432&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2432_.HTM |
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