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HB 360

RELATING TO OAHU CORAL REEF RESILIENCE ENHANCEMENT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Ichiyama

HB 360 establishes Oahu coral reef restoration and resilience programs with funding mechanisms to improve reef health and ecosystem resilience against environmental degradation.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 360

Legislative bill overview

HB 360 establishes a coral reef resilience enhancement initiative focused on Oahu's reef ecosystems. The bill authorizes funding and programs to support coral restoration, monitoring, and management activities aimed at improving the health and resilience of local coral reefs against environmental stressors.

Why is this important

Oahu's coral reefs provide critical ecosystem services including coastal protection from waves and storms, habitat for commercially important fish species, and support for the tourism industry worth billions annually. Degraded reefs also threaten the cultural and recreational value these ecosystems hold for Hawaii's residents and visitors, while reducing natural defenses against increasingly severe ocean conditions.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation: Questions about whether proposed funding levels are sufficient for meaningful restoration outcomes or represent a cost-effective use of state resources
  • Implementation oversight: Unclear authority structure between state agencies, private organizations, and community groups managing restoration efforts
  • Economic trade-offs: Potential conflicts between reef protection measures and commercial interests (fishing, development, recreation) that depend on current reef access

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

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