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SR 56

URGING THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PROGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS IN PARKING LOTS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION; ENSURE PROPER USE OF PARKING AREAS BY INTENDED USERS; AND IMPROVE THE PREVALENCE AND CLARITY OF SIGNAGE REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS, FEES, AND PENALTIES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sharon Moriwaki

Hawaii urges boating agency to enforce parking rules progressively, reserve lots for intended users, and clarify signage at recreational facilities under its jurisdiction.

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Bill Summary · SR 56

Legislative bill overview

SR 56 is a resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation to create a structured enforcement system for parking violations in its managed lots, prioritize legitimate users' access, and improve signage clarity about regulations, fees, and penalties. The bill does not mandate action but rather requests the agency develop and implement these improvements.

Why is this important

Parking management at public boating and ocean recreation areas directly affects access equity—ensuring legitimate users can find spots while discouraging unauthorized parking or long-term abuse. Clear signage and consistent enforcement reduce disputes, generate needed revenue for facility maintenance, and improve user experience at Hawaii's coastal recreation sites.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforcement burden and cost: Creating a "progressive" enforcement framework requires staff training, monitoring systems, and administration—resources that may strain already-limited DLNR budgets without dedicated funding allocation
  • Defining "intended users": Unclear who qualifies as a legitimate user; overly restrictive definitions could exclude locals or create equity concerns, while broad definitions defeat the purpose
  • Progressive enforcement specifics: The bill lacks detail on what "progressive" means (warnings before fines? escalating penalties?)—implementation could become arbitrary without clear criteria, potentially inviting legal challenges or inconsistent application

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

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