HB 133: DOE; Surfing; Appropriation
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-25
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-05-30: Act 141, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. (CD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. (HD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO SURFING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that surfing is of significant cultural, social, and economic value to the people of the State, as well as the many visitors who travel to the State for surfing. In recognition of surfing as a part of the State's history and its long-standing cultural roots in Hawaii, surfing was sanctioned by the department of education and approved by the board of education as a high school sport in 2016. However, only one of five local athletic leagues have sponsored surfing. The lack of interscholastic surfing programs limits opportunities for inspired students to pursue competitive surfing.
The legislature further finds that surfing is a significant economic driver for the State. Surfing has grown into an important industry in the State, bringing in tourists from all over the world. The State is also known for hosting prestigious surf contests that attract numerous competitors and spectators who are interested in viewing the sport in person. An economic impact study on the 2010 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, held on the north shore of Oahu, estimated that the event generated $20,900,000 in spending. Devoting resources to surfing programs in the State's schools will perpetuate the sport of surfing in the State and continue to entice tourists across the globe to visit the State to spectate or experience surfing firsthand.
The purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds to the department of education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $685,870 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of education for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
DOE; Surfing; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. (CD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO SURFING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that surfing is of significant cultural, social, and economic value to the people of the State, as well as the many visitors who travel to the State for surfing. In recognition of surfing as a part of the State's history and its long-standing cultural roots in Hawaii, surfing was sanctioned by the department of education and approved by the board of education as a high school sport in 2016. However, only one of five local athletic leagues have sponsored surfing. The lack of interscholastic surfing programs limits opportunities for inspired students to pursue competitive surfing.
The legislature further finds that surfing is a significant economic driver for the State. Surfing has grown into an important industry in the State, bringing in tourists from all over the world. The State is also known for hosting prestigious surf contests that attract numerous competitors and spectators who are interested in viewing the sport in person. An economic impact study on the 2010 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, held on the north shore of Oahu, estimated that the event generated $20,900,000 in spending. Devoting resources to surfing programs in the State's schools will perpetuate the sport of surfing in the State and continue to entice tourists across the globe to visit the State to spectate or experience surfing firsthand.
The purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds to the department of education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of education for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
DOE; Surfing; Appropriations
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO SURFING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that surfing is of significant cultural, social, and economic value to the people of the State, as well as the many visitors who travel to the State for surfing. In recognition of surfing as a part of the State's history and its long-standing cultural roots in Hawaii, surfing was sanctioned by the department of education and approved by the board of education as a high school sport in 2016. However, only one of five local athletic leagues have sponsored surfing. The lack of interscholastic surfing programs limits opportunities for inspired students to pursue competitive surfing.
The legislature further finds that surfing is a significant economic driver for the State. Surfing has grown into an important industry in the State, bringing in tourists from all over the world. The State is also known for hosting prestigious surf contests that attract numerous competitors and spectators who are interested in viewing the sport in person. An economic impact study on the 2010 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, held on the north shore of Oahu, estimated that the event generated $20,900,000 in spending. Devoting resources to surfing programs in the State's schools will perpetuate the sport of surfing in the State and continue to entice tourists across the globe to visit the State to spectate or experience surfing firsthand.
The purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds to the department of education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of education for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DOE; Surfing; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
133 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO SURFING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that surfing is of significant cultural, social, and economic value to the people of the State, as well as the many visitors who travel to the State for surfing. In recognition of surfing as a part of the State's history and its long-standing cultural roots in Hawaii, surfing was sanctioned by the department of education and approved by the board of education as a high school sport in 2016. However, only one of five local athletic leagues have sponsored surfing. The lack of interscholastic surfing programs limits opportunities for inspired students to pursue competitive surfing.
The legislature further finds that surfing is a significant economic driver for the State. Surfing has grown into an important industry in the State, bringing in tourists from all over the world. The State is also known for hosting prestigious surf contests that attract numerous competitors and spectators who are interested in viewing the sport in person. An economic impact study on the 2010 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, held on the north shore of Oahu, estimated that the event generated $20,900,000 in spending. Devoting resources to surfing programs in the State's schools will perpetuate the sport of surfing in the State and continue to entice tourists across the globe to visit the State to spectate or experience surfing firsthand.
The purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds to the department of education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of education for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
DOE; Surfing; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
133 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to SURFING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that surfing is of significant cultural, social, and economic value to the people of Hawaii, as well as the many visitors who travel to the State for surfing. In recognition of surfing as a part of the State's history and for the sport's long-standing historical and cultural roots in Hawaii, surfing was sanctioned by the department of education and approved by the board of education as a high school sport in 2016. However, only one of five local athletic leagues have sponsored surfing. The lack of interscholastic surfing programs limits opportunities for inspired students to pursue competitive surfing.
The legislature further finds that surfing is a significant economic driver for the State. In Hawaii, the birthplace of modern surfing, surfing has grown into an important industry, bringing in tourists from all over the world. Hawaii is also known for hosting prestigious surf contests that attract numerous competitors and spectators interested in viewing the sport in person. An economic impact study on the 2010 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, held on the north shore of Oahu, estimated that the event generated $20,900,000 in spending. Devoting resources to surfing programs in Hawaii's schools will perpetuate the sport of surfing in the State and continue to entice tourists across the globe to visit Hawaii and spectate or experience surfing firsthand.
The purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds to the department of education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $2,000,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of education for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
DOE; Surfing; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| May 30, 2025 | Act 141, on 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241). |
| May 30, 2025 | Act 141, 05/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241). |
| May 1, 2025 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| May 2, 2025 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821). |
| May 1, 2025 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 153). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 153) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Kanuha, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, La Chica, Grandinetti, Olds, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 1:35PM in conference room 229. |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 3:05PM in conference room 229. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 859). |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Kidani Chair; Kim Co-Chair; Kanuha, Fevella. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
| Apr 14, 2025 | House Conferees Appointed: Kapela, La Chica, Grandinetti Co-Chairs; Olds, Reyes Oda. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
| Apr 10, 2025 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 597) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | One Day Notice 04-08-25. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1771) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 2, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-02-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1159) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Hashimoto, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-12-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Referred to EDU, WAM. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 8). |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Templo, Ward excused (4). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 863), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 20, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Alcos, Ward. |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 02-20-25 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 758) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN. |
| Feb 13, 2025 | The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Sayama, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Muraoka. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Thursday, 02-13-25 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 152) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to EDN. |
| Jan 29, 2025 | The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Garrett, Lee, M., Sayama; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Reyes Oda. |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by CAA on Wednesday, 01-29-25 10:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Referred to CAA, EDN, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 14, 2025 | Prefiled. |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 8, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 2, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Mar 12, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
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| Feb 27, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 20, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 13, 2025 | The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
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| Jan 29, 2025 | The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Culture & Arts |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| 'Iolani Surf Team | *** Support | Jan 29, 2025 |
| AccessSurf | *** Support | Mar 13, 2025 |
| AccesSurf | ** Support | |
| AccesSurf Hawai'i | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| County of Kauaʻi | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| County of Kaua‘i | *** Support | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism | *** Support | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Governor's Sports Task Force | ** Support | |
| Governor's Sports Task Force | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Governor’s Sports Task Force | *** Support | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Hāna High and Elementary School | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hawaiian Island Creations | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hawaiian Lifeguard Association | ** Support | |
| Hawaiian Lifeguard Association | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hawaiian Paipo Board | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hawaiʻi Surf Association | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Hawaiʻi Water Safety Coalition (bereaved parent volunteer) | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Kamehameha Schools Kapālama | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Kauaʻi County Council | *** Support | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Kaua‘i County Council | *** Support | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Ke Kula ʻo Samuel M. Kamakau, LPCS | ** Support | |
| Ke Kula ʻo Samuel M. Kamakau (implied) | *** Support | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Ke Kula ʻo Samuel M. Kamakau Laboratory Public Charter School | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Ke Kula ‘o Samuel M. Kamakau Laboratory Public Charter School | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Leilehua High School - Mules Surf Team | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Leilehua High School - Mules Surf Team (Parent Volunteer) | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Maui Interscholastic League | ** Support | |
| Maui Interscholastic League Surfing | *** Support | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Maui Preparatory Surf Team (coach) | *** Support | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Office of Hawaiian Affairs | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Office of the Mayor of the County of Kauaʻi | ** Support | |
| Office of the Mayor of the County of Kauaʻi | ** Support | |
| Office of the Mayor of the County of Kauaʻi | ** Support | |
| Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation | ** Support | |
| Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation | ** Support | |
| Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Seabury Hall Surf Team | *** Support | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Spirit Tribe Xtreme | ** Support | |
| Waialua surf team | *** Support | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Waikiki Surf Club | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| World Surf League | *** Support | Feb 20, 2025 |
| World Surf League Hawai‘i | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
| ʻIolani Surf Team | ** Support | |
| ʻIolani Surf Team | *** Support | Apr 2, 2025 |
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REP. NO. 153
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 133
H.D. 2
S.D. 1
C.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madam and Sir:
Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the House of Representatives to the amendments proposed by the Senate in H.B. No. 133, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SURFING,"
having met, and after full and free discussion, has agreed to recommend and does recommend to the respective Houses the final passage of this bill in an amended form.
The purpose of this measure is to appropriate funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
Your Committee on Conference has amended this measure by:
(1) Inserting an appropriation amount of $685,870; and
(2) Changing the effective date to July 1, 2025.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the managers of your Committee on Conference that is attached to this report, your Committee on Conference is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 133, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 133, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, C.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the managers:
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____________________________ MICHELLE N. KIDANI Chair |
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____________________________ JEANNE KAPELA Co-Chair |
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____________________________ DONNA MERCADO KIM Co-Chair |
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____________________________ TRISH LA CHICA Co-Chair |
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____________________________ TINA NAKADA GRANDINETTI Co-Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1771
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 133
H.D. 2
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred H.B. No. 133, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SURFING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to appropriate moneys to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Governor's Sports Task Force; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; County of Kauai; Hana High and Elementary School; AccessSurf Hawaii; Hawaii Surf Association; Hawaiian Island Creations; Hawaiian Lifeguard Association; Hawaiian Paipo Board; Hoemana; Ke Kula o Samuel M. Kamakau, LPCS; Ke Kula o Samuel M. Kamakau - Student Council; Leilehua High School - Mules Surf Team; Maui Interscholastic League Surf Team; Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation; World Surf League Hawaii; and numerous individuals.
Your Committee received written comments on this measure from the Department of Education.
Your Committee finds that surfing is an important cultural, social, and economic asset to the State, having a significant role in tourism and the local industry. Your Committee further finds that the appropriation in this measure will promote the sport and help to establish surfing as an interscholastic sport across Hawaii.
Your Committee notes concerns about Title IX issues relating to participation rates by male and female students in high school sports.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 133, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1159
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 133
H.D. 2
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Education, to which was referred H.B. No. 133, H.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SURFING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to appropriate funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Governor's Sports Task Force, Office of the Mayor of the County of Kauaʻi, one member of the Kauaʻi County Council, Ke Kula ʻo Samuel M. Kamakau Laboratory Public Charter School, Maui Interscholastic League, Hawaii Water Safety Coalition, Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, Hana High and Elementary School, AccesSurf, a letter signed by eleven individuals, and twenty-seven individuals.
Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from one individual.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Education.
Your Committee finds that surfing is a significant cultural export of the State. Popularized by legendary athletes and popular culture, surfing is synonymous with Hawaii. While one athletic league has sanctioned surfing as a sport, there are few resources for schools to support athletic programs for students interested in surfing. Increasing support for surfing will allow more students to learn sportsmanship, experience a competitive environment, and develop strong ocean safety skills. Accordingly, this measure offers students the opportunity to participate in surfing as an interscholastic sport while continuing the legacy of surfing perpetuated statewide.
Your Committee has amended this measure by inserting an effective date of July 1, 2050, to encourage further discussion.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 133, H.D. 2, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 133, H.D. 2, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 863
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 133
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 133, H.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SURFING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Governor's Sports Task Force; one member of the Kauaʻi County Council; Hāna High and Elementary School; HP Baldwin High School Surf Team; Leilehua High School Mules Surf Team; Spirit Tribe Xtreme; Hawaiian Lifeguard Association; Hawaii Water Safety Coalition; Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation; and numerous individuals. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Education and one individual.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 133, H.D. 2, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 758
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 133
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Education, to which was referred H.B. No. 133, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SURFING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Office of the Mayor of the County of Kauaʻi; one member of the Kauaʻi County Council; Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation; Hawaii Water Safety Coalition; Hawaiian Lifeguard Association; and numerous individuals. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Education.
Your Committee finds that, in recognition of surfing as a part of the State's history and its long-standing cultural roots in Hawaii, surfing was sanctioned by the Department of Education and approved by the Board of Education as a high school sport in 2016. However, only one of five local athletic leagues have sponsored surfing. This measure appropriates funds to support surfing as an interscholastic sport to provide opportunities for students to pursue competitive surfing in the future.
Your Committee has amended this measure by changing the effective date to July 1, 3000.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 133, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 133, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,
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____________________________ JUSTIN H. WOODSON, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 152
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 133
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Culture & Arts, to which was referred H.B. No. 133 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO SURFING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to appropriate funds to the Department of Education to support the establishment of surfing as an interscholastic sport.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Office of the Mayor of the County of Kauaʻi; one member of the Kauaʻi County Council; ʻIolani Surf Team; Hana High and Elementary School; Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation; Leilehua High School Surf Team; H.P. Baldwin High School; Ke Kula ʻo Samuel M. Kamakau, LPCS; Kahuku High School Surf Team; Kaiser High School Surf Team/Club; Waialua High School Surf Team/Club; and numerous individuals. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Education.
Your Committee finds that surfing is of significant cultural, social, and economic value to the State and believes surfing should be sponsored by more of the State's athletic leagues to enable student-athletes to compete in and perpetuate the legacy of this sport through state championship events. This measure provides financial resources that may encourage more Department of Education schools to participate in the sport of surfing and ultimately encourage more athletic leagues to add surfing as a sponsored sport.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the appropriation to an unspecified amount; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
Your Committee respectfully requests your Committee on Education, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider the clarity of the cost estimate for operations per surfing competition provided by the Department of Education in written testimony and the Department's breakdown of that estimate in oral testimony.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Culture & Arts that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 133, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 133, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Education.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Culture & Arts,
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____________________________ JEANNE KAPELA, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 2, 2025 | HB133_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-02-25_.PDF |
| Mar 13, 2025 | HB133_HD2_TESTIMONY_EDU_03-12-25_.PDF |
| Feb 20, 2025 | HB133_HD2_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-20-25_.PDF |
| Feb 13, 2025 | HB133_HD1_TESTIMONY_EDN-ECD_02-13-25_.PDF |
| Jan 29, 2025 | HB133_TESTIMONY_CAA_01-29-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
2MIN
Conference Committee
1MIN
Conference Committee
25MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Education
15MIN
House Standing Committee on Finance
15MIN
House Standing Committee on Education
15MIN
House Standing Committee on Economic Development & Technology
4MIN
House Standing Committee on Culture & Arts
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