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SB 2975: DLNR; MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS; OAHU; CLOSURE AUTHORITY; COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY; RULES

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-02-19

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-12: Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17)

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Second Chamber

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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; provided that the marine life conservation district is located on or adjacent to the shores of Oahu.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection55SEC
Mar 4, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary55SEC
Mar 4, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts13MIN
Feb 18, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts1MIN
Feb 18, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

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