SB 1559: RELATING TO DUNE RESTORATION.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-02-13
Current Status:
Failed
(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program for dune restoration at Hanakaoo Beach Park. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program for dune restoration at Hanakaoo Beach Park.
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THE SENATE |
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1559 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
S.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO DUNE RESTORATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the university of Hawaii sea grant college program to partner with the county of Maui in dune restoration at Hanakaoo beach park.
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 for dune restoration at Hanakaoo beach park.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the university of Hawaii for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 31, 2050.
Report Title:
University of Hawaii; Sea Grant College; Hanakaoo Beach Park; Dune Restoration; Appropriations
Description:
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program for dune restoration at Hanakaoo Beach Park. Effective 7/31/2050. (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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THE SENATE |
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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 DUNE RESTORATION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The purpose of this Act is to appropriate moneys for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the university of Hawaii sea grant college program to partner with the county of Maui in dune restoration at Hanakaoo beach park.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $250,000 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 for dune restoration at Hanakaoo beach park.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the university of Hawaii for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Report Title:
University of Hawaii; Hanakaoo Beach Park; Dune Restoration; Appropriations
Description:
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program for dune restoration at Hanakaoo Beach Park.
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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| Dec 8, 2025 | Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Referred to HED, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 19 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 369) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | One Day Notice 03-04-25. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1038) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 11 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kim, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Lee, C.. |
| Feb 26, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-28-25 10:35AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Reported from HRE (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 522) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fukunaga, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-25 3:10PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Referred to HRE, WAM. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Introduced and passed First Reading. |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Pending Introduction. |
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| Mar 4, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
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| Feb 28, 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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| Feb 11, 2025 | The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education |
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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| County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation | *** Support | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Department of Land and Natural Resources | ** Support | |
| Lāhainā Strong | *** Support | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Maui Nui Resiliency Hui | *** Support | Feb 28, 2025 |
| School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology | *** Support | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Surfrider Foundation Hawaiʻi Region | *** Support | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter | *** Support | Feb 11, 2025 |
| University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa | *** Support | Feb 28, 2025 |
| University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program | *** Support | Feb 28, 2025 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1038
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 1559
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 S.B. No. 1559, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO DUNE RESTORATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to appropriate moneys to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program for dune restoration at Hanakoo Beach Park.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Maui County Council, Lahaina Strong, Maui Nui Resiliency Hui, Surfrider Foundation Hawaii Region, and numerous individuals.
Your Committee finds that Hanakoo Beach Park is a significant resource for the West Maui community, including cultural practitioners and canoe clubs. Your Committee further finds that dune restoration at Hanakoo Beach Park will help build resilience and infrastructure protection from high wave events and the effects of sea level rise. Accordingly, your Committee finds that the appropriation in this measure will enable the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to provide technical guidance and assistance to the County of Maui for dune restoration at Hanakoo Beach Park.
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 S.B. No. 1559, 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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________________________________ DONOVAN M. DELA CRUZ, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 522
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 1559
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 Higher Education, to which was referred S.B. No. 1559 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO DUNE RESTORATION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to appropriate funds to the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program to partner with the County of Maui in dune restoration at Hanakaoo Beach Park.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College Program, Maui Nui Resiliency Hui, Surfrider Foundation Hawaiʻi Region, Lāhainā Strong, and numerous individuals.
Your Committee finds that dune restoration is a nature-based, low-impact solution to the effects of climate change that balances environmental sustainability with cultural and recreational needs. Your Committee further finds that to be effective, the caretakers of Hanakaoo Beach Park require technical guidance and assistance in using the tools of dune restoration to create a productive dune habitat and restore dunes and ecosystem services. This measure supports dune restoration efforts at Hanakaoo Beach Park to mitigate the effects of climate change while ensuring that the beach park may be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike for years to come.
Your Committee notes the suggestion of the Department of Land and Natural Resources that it may be a more fiscally efficient approach to appropriate the funds directly to the County of Maui and allow them to seek expert advice from the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program, as needed. Your Committee also notes the concern raised by the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program that confirmation from the Department of Parks and Recreation of the County of Maui is needed to verify that dune restoration is an effort aligned with its priorities.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the appropriation to an unspecified amount;
(2) Inserting an effective date of July 31, 2050, to encourage further discussion; and
(3) Making a technical, nonsubstantive amendment for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1559, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1559, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Higher Education,
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________________________________ DONNA MERCADO KIM, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Feb 28, 2025 | SB1559_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-28-25_.PDF |
| Feb 11, 2025 | SB1559_TESTIMONY_HRE_02-11-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
6MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Education
6MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Higher Education
6MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Labor and Technology
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