THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

263

TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2015

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to keehi lagoon beach Park.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  The legislature finds that Keehi lagoon beach park is an urban beach park managed by the city and county of Honolulu that has been a popular place for canoe racing and boating for many years.  Although the man-made beach is not suitable for swimming, it is an extremely valuable location to the canoe racing and boating community.  As the home to countless practice sessions and many outrigger canoe regattas, the Keehi lagoon has touched the lives of thousands of Hawaii's children and youth throughout the years.

     The legislature further finds that the beach at Keehi lagoon beach park has deteriorated.  Over time, the sand has disappeared and jagged rocks and asphalt now protrude, creating dangerous conditions for the children and youth who come for canoe racing practices and competitions.  This community attraction is no longer safe for people to enjoy.

     The purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds for the replenishment of the beach at Keehi lagoon 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 2015-2016 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2016-2017 for the replenishment of the beach at Keehi lagoon beach park.

     The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources for the purposes of this Act.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2015.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Keehi Lagoon Beach Park; Replenishment; Appropriation

 

Description:

Makes an appropriation for the replenishment of the beach at Keehi lagoon beach park.

 

 

 

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