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SB 411

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS AND STATE PARKS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 5 co-sponsors

Hawaii bill authorizes capital improvement funding for state small boat harbors and parks to upgrade aging maritime and recreational infrastructure statewide.

Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
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Bill Summary · SB 411

Legislative bill overview

SB 411 authorizes capital improvement projects at Hawaii's state small boat harbors and state parks. The bill allocates funding and establishes procedures for infrastructure upgrades, maintenance, and facility enhancements across these recreational and maritime facilities.

Why is this important

State small boat harbors and parks generate economic activity through tourism and recreation while serving local communities. Infrastructure investments in these facilities affect water access, public safety, employment, and the state's ability to maintain aging maritime and recreational assets.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation disputes: Question of whether appropriated funds are distributed equitably among harbors and parks statewide, or concentrated in specific regions
  • Project prioritization criteria: Disagreement over which projects receive priority (maintenance vs. new development, commercial vs. recreational focus)
  • Environmental and community impact: Concerns about construction impacts on marine ecosystems, public access during improvements, or effects on neighboring communities
  • Fiscal sustainability: Whether capital improvements can be sustained through operational budgets, or if recurring maintenance costs will strain future state finances

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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