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Hawaii allows major repairs at state parks and boat harbors

Since July 1, 2026, Hawaii’s land department may authorize major repairs at state harbors and parks without prior approval, while giving lawmakers advance notice and regular reports.

What it does

The Department of Land and Natural Resources may carry out major repairs, renovations, or replacements at state small boat harbors and parks without approval from the Legislature or Governor.

Before authorizing covered project spending, the department must give the Legislature written notice at least fourteen business days ahead.

Twice a year, the department must report covered spending, completed work, reasons for each expenditure, project status, and a detailed accounting of capital improvement projects.

Argument forHarbor and park managers may be able to address major repairs sooner because qualifying work can proceed without prior approval from the Legislature or Governor.

Argument againstLawmakers could have less control over major harbor and park repair spending because these projects can proceed without their approval, after advance notice.

More detail

The Department of Land and Natural Resources may carry out qualifying projects without approval from the Legislature or Governor. This applies to capital improvement projects at state small boat harbors and state parks. Projects must repair, renovate, or replace existing facilities, including through dredging, and be limited to major work. The funds cannot be used to build new facilities or related structures. This law took effect July 1, 2026, and is repealed five years after that date.

A department managing a covered expenditure must notify the Legislature in writing before authorizing it. The notice applies to expenditures for projects allowed under the harbor and park exception. Notice is due no later than fourteen business days before the department authorizes the expenditure.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources must report to the Legislature twice a year. The reports include expenditures under the harbor and park exception and a detailed accounting of all capital improvement projects. Reports must cover covered spending, completed work, reasons for each expenditure, project status, and a detailed accounting of all capital improvement projects. Reports are due by June 30 and December 31 each year while this law is in effect.

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IntroducedJan 14, 2025
Passed SenateMar 4
Passed HouseApr 14, 2026
To GovernorMay 8
Became LawJun 26

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 26Act 156, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257).Latest
2. Jun 26Act 156, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 8Enrolled to Governor.To Governor
5. May 6Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. May 1Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 12:30 PM; Conference Room 016.
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
9. May 1The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..Minor
10. May 1The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 2 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Souza.Minor
11. May 1Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 204-26).
12. May 148 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
13. May 1Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 204-26) as amended in (CD 1).
14. May 1Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
15. Apr 30Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 10:20AM; Conference Room 016.
16. Apr 29Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-30-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016.
17. Apr 28Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016.
18. Apr 27Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016.
19. Apr 23Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 811).Minor
20. Apr 23Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016.
21. Apr 22House Conferees Appointed: Hashem, Morikawa Co-Chairs; Souza.
22. Apr 22Senate Conferees Appointed: McKelvey Chair; Lee, C., Moriwaki Co-Chairs; Fevella.
23. Apr 22Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 723).Minor
24. Apr 16Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 604).Minor
25. Apr 16Re-Referred to GVO/WLA, WAM.Minor
26. Apr 16Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
27. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).Minor
28. Apr 14Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
29. Apr 10Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2071-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
30. Apr 10Deferred one day 04-14-26.Minor
31. Apr 7The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Morikawa.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Lower
32. Apr 2The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 04-07-26.Minor
33. Apr 2Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:10AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
34. Mar 31Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2025
1. Dec 8Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.Minor
2. Mar 19Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1374) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN. Result: pass.Lower
3. Mar 19Passed 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, Ward excused (2).Minor
4. Mar 13The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Lamosao, Ichiyama, Morikawa, Poepoe, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Belatti, Iwamoto; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Woodson.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
5. Mar 10Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 03-13-25 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
6. Mar 6Pass First ReadingMinor
7. Mar 6Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 19Minor
8. Mar 4Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Result: pass.Upper
9. Mar 4Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 152) in amended form (SD 2).Minor
10. Feb 27Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 757) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
11. Feb 2748 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
12. Feb 19The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
13. Feb 14The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-25 10:02AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
14. Feb 13Reported from GVO/WTL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 461) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
15. Feb 13Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Minor
16. Feb 11The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
17. Feb 11The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, McKelvey, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.Minor
18. Feb 6The committee(s) on GVO/WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
19. Jan 21Referred to GVO/WTL, WAM.Minor
20. Jan 15Introduced and passed First Reading.Minor
21. Jan 14Pending Introduction.Introduced

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SB 411HawaiiProcess complete

Hawaii allows major repairs at state parks and boat harbors

Since July 1, 2026, Hawaii’s land department may authorize major repairs at state harbors and parks without prior approval, while giving lawmakers advance notice and regular reports.

What it does

The Department of Land and Natural Resources may carry out major repairs, renovations, or replacements at state small boat harbors and parks without approval from the Legislature or Governor.

Before authorizing covered project spending, the department must give the Legislature written notice at least fourteen business days ahead.

Twice a year, the department must report covered spending, completed work, reasons for each expenditure, project status, and a detailed accounting of capital improvement projects.

Argument forHarbor and park managers may be able to address major repairs sooner because qualifying work can proceed without prior approval from the Legislature or Governor.

Argument againstLawmakers could have less control over major harbor and park repair spending because these projects can proceed without their approval, after advance notice.

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IntroducedJan 14, 2025
Passed SenateMar 4
Passed HouseApr 14, 2026
To GovernorMay 8
Became LawJun 26

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jun 26Act 156, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257).Latest
2. Jun 26Act 156, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 8Enrolled to Governor.To Governor
5. May 6Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. May 1Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 12:30 PM; Conference Room 016.
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
9. May 1The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..Minor
10. May 1The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 2 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Souza.Minor
11. May 1Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 204-26).
12. May 148 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
13. May 1Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 204-26) as amended in (CD 1).
14. May 1Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
15. Apr 30Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 10:20AM; Conference Room 016.
16. Apr 29Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-30-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016.
17. Apr 28Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016.
18. Apr 27Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016.
19. Apr 23Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 811).Minor
20. Apr 23Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016.
21. Apr 22House Conferees Appointed: Hashem, Morikawa Co-Chairs; Souza.
22. Apr 22Senate Conferees Appointed: McKelvey Chair; Lee, C., Moriwaki Co-Chairs; Fevella.
23. Apr 22Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 723).Minor
24. Apr 16Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 604).Minor
25. Apr 16Re-Referred to GVO/WLA, WAM.Minor
26. Apr 16Senate disagrees with House amendments.Minor
27. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).Minor
28. Apr 14Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
29. Apr 10Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2071-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
30. Apr 10Deferred one day 04-14-26.Minor
31. Apr 7The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Morikawa.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Lower
32. Apr 2The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 04-07-26.Minor
33. Apr 2Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:10AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
34. Mar 31Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2025
1. Dec 8Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.Minor
2. Mar 19Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1374) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN. Result: pass.Lower
3. Mar 19Passed 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, Ward excused (2).Minor
4. Mar 13The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Lamosao, Ichiyama, Morikawa, Poepoe, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Belatti, Iwamoto; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Woodson.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
5. Mar 10Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 03-13-25 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
6. Mar 6Pass First ReadingMinor
7. Mar 6Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 19Minor
8. Mar 4Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Result: pass.Upper
9. Mar 4Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 152) in amended form (SD 2).Minor
10. Feb 27Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 757) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
11. Feb 2748 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
12. Feb 19The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
13. Feb 14The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-25 10:02AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
14. Feb 13Reported from GVO/WTL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 461) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
15. Feb 13Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Minor
16. Feb 11The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
17. Feb 11The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, McKelvey, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.Minor
18. Feb 6The committee(s) on GVO/WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
19. Jan 21Referred to GVO/WTL, WAM.Minor
20. Jan 15Introduced and passed First Reading.Minor
21. Jan 14Pending Introduction.Introduced

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