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SR 43

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO PARTNER WITH THE KAHOOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION TO COLLABORATIVELY IMPROVE AND FACILITATE THE CONTINUED REPAIR, REHABILITATION, AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE KIHEI RAMP.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 5 co-sponsors

Hawaii Senate requests DLNR and Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission partner to repair and rehabilitate the Kihei Ramp, critical infrastructure for island restoration and cultural access.

Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD1).
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Bill Summary · SR 43

Legislative bill overview

SR 43 is a resolution requesting that Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) partner with the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission to improve and facilitate ongoing repair and rehabilitation of the Kihei Ramp, a structural facility serving Kahoolawe Island. The bill has already been adopted by the Senate as amended on April 1, 2025.

Why this is important

Kahoolawe Island holds significant cultural and historical importance to Native Hawaiians and serves as a state reserve. The Kihei Ramp is critical infrastructure for accessing the island for restoration work, cultural activities, and educational purposes. Without proper maintenance and rehabilitation, the ramp's deterioration could impede the island's continued restoration and cultural preservation efforts.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: The resolution requests partnership and collaboration but does not specify funding amounts, timelines, or budget allocations, raising questions about whether DLNR has adequate resources to fulfill this request
  • Scope ambiguity: The language "improve and facilitate" is broad and could be interpreted differently by agencies, potentially leading to disagreement over what constitutes adequate completion
  • Coordination complexity: Requiring collaboration between two entities (DLNR and the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission) adds administrative layers that could slow project progress or create turf disputes

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

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