HB 2113: DAB; Kainahola Stream; Appropriation
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-03-23
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-04-06: The committee on WAM deferred the measure.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
Appropriates state money to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to finish removing overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream drainageway on Kauai. The work is meant to prevent stream flooding of nearby properties and to complete cleanup required by the court case KRB LLC v. State.
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Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity for the removal of overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation for the removal of overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Appropriates funds for the removal of overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the Kainahola stream on Kauai flows through state property. The legislature further finds that the State has not provided the resources necessary to remove overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola stream drainageway to prevent flooding of the stream. As a result, the Kainahola stream has overflowed and at times flooded adjoining properties.
In one such instance, the owner of an adjoining property filed suit against the State which resulted in the State being ordered to remove overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola stream drainageway. The legislature appropriated approximately $1,600,000 for the cleanup, which allowed the departments of agriculture and biosecurity and land and natural resources to complete seventy-five per cent of the necessary cleanup. However, further funds are necessary to complete the removal of overgrown vegetation.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds to the department of agriculture and biosecurity to finish removing overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream drainageway in accordance with KRB LLC v. State, CIV. NO. 15-1-0127 (Hawaiʻi Cir. Ct.).
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 2026-2027 to finish removing overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream drainageway in accordance with KRB LLC v. State, CIV. NO. 15-1-0127 (Hawaiʻi Cir. Ct.).
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture and biosecurity for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DAB; Kainahola Stream; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity for the removal of overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream. Effective 7/1/3000. (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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H.B. NO. |
2113 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the Kainahola stream on Kauai flows through state property. The legislature further finds that the State has not provided the resources necessary to remove overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola stream drainageway to prevent flooding of the stream. As a result, the Kainahola stream has overflowed and at times flooded adjoining properties.
In one such instance, the owner of an adjoining property filed suit against the State which resulted in the State being ordered to remove overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola stream drainageway. The legislature appropriated approximately $1,600,000 for the cleanup, which allowed the departments of agriculture and biosecurity and land and natural resources to complete seventy-five per cent of the necessary cleanup. However, further funds are necessary to complete the removal of overgrown vegetation.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds to the department of transportation to finish removing overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream drainageway in accordance with KRB LLC v. State, Civil No. 15-1-0127.
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 2026-2027 to finish removing overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream drainageway in accordance with KRB LLC v. State, Civil No. 15-1-0127.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of transportation for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DOT; Kainahola Stream; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation for the removal of overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream. Effective 7/1/3000. (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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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to natural resources.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the Kainahola stream on Kauai flows through state property. The legislature further finds that the State has not provided the resources necessary to remove overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola stream drainageway to prevent flooding of the stream. As a result, the Kainahola stream has overflowed and at times flooded adjoining properties.
In one such instance, the owner of an adjoining property filed suit against the State which resulted in the State being ordered to remove overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola stream drainageway. The legislature appropriated approximately $1,600,000 for the cleanup, which allowed the departments of agriculture and biosecurity and land and natural resources to complete seventy-five per cent of the necessary cleanup. However, further funds are necessary to complete the removal of overgrown vegetation.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to appropriate the funds necessary to finish removing overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream drainageway in accordance with KRB LLC v. State, Civil No. 15-1-0127.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $500,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 to finish removing overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream drainageway in accordance with KRB LLC v. State, Civil No. 15-1-0127.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture and biosecurity for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Report Title:
DAB; Kainahola Stream; Appropriation
Description:
Appropriates funds for the removal of overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream.
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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| Apr 6, 2026 | The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
| Apr 1, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 04-06-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-01-26 10:03AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Reported from TRS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3142) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 19, 2026 | The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TRS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C., DeCorte. |
| Mar 16, 2026 | The committee(s) on TRS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Referred to TRS, WAM. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 79). |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 784-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 25, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Wednesday, 02-25-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 329-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Feb 11, 2026 | The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Chun, Kusch, Kahaloa, Perruso, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Lowen, Quinlan. |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Wednesday, 02-11-26 9:30AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 4 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Pending introduction. |
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| Mar 19, 2026 | The committee(s) on TRS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Transportation |
Passed |
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| Mar 5, 2026 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 25, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 11, 2026 | The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems |
Passed |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 784-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2113
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 2113, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES,"
begs leave to report as follows:
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. 2113, H.D. 1, 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. 329-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2113
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems, to which was referred H.B. No. 2113 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee finds that the Kainahola Stream on Kauai flows through State property. The State has not provided the required resources to remove overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream drainageway, resulting in the Kainahola Stream overflowing and at times flooding adjoining properties.
Your Committee further finds that $1,600,000 was appropriated to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and Department of Land and Natural Resources for the removal of the overgrown vegetation, which allowed the Departments to complete 75 percent of the necessary cleanup. However, additional resources are needed to complete the removal of the overgrown vegetation. Your Committee notes that the segment of the Kainahola Stream drainageway that remains to be cleaned is managed by the Department of Transportation. Your Committee believes that the Department of Transportation is the more appropriate agency to expend funds for the removal of the remaining overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream drainageway.
Your Committee has amended this measure accordingly by:
(1) Changing the expending agency for the appropriation from the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to the Department of Transportation;
(2) Changing the appropriation to an unspecified amount;
(3) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(4) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
Your Committee respectfully requests your Committee on Finance, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider an appropriation amount of $500,000 to finish removing overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream drainageway.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 2113, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 2113, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems,
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____________________________ CORY CHUN, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 31, 2026 | HB2113_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-01-26_.PDF |
| Mar 19, 2026 | HB2113_HD1_TESTIMONY_TRS_03-19-26_.PDF |
| Feb 25, 2026 | HB2113_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-25-26_.PDF |
| Feb 11, 2026 | HB2113_TESTIMONY_AGR_02-11-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
3MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Labor and Technology
3MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation
1MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Labor and Technology
1MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation
52SEC
House Standing Committee on Finance
22SEC
House Standing Committee on Finance
1MIN
House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems
44SEC
House Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems
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