SB 658 Hawaii Senate · 2023 Regular Session

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Summary
Establishes a visitor green fee program that requires that visitors purchase a license which is valid for one year for the use of a state park, beach, state-owned forest, hiking trail on state-owned land, or other state-owned natural area, to be administered by the department of land and natural resources. Establishes a visitor green fee special fund, into which shall be deposited fees, penalties, appropriations, and gifts and donations for the program. Establishes an environmental legacy commission, which shall be responsible for allocating disbursements and awarding grants from the visitor green fee special fund for the protection, restoration, enhancement, care, and increased resilience of Hawaii's natural and outdoor recreational resources. Appropriates fund for the establishment of the environmental legacy commission and a strategic plan. Requires annual reports to the legislature on the progress of the program.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2023 Last action Jan 25, 2023
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Jan 25, 2023
Committee
Referred to EET/WTL, WAM.
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Jan 20, 2023
Introduced
Introduced.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mike Gabbard
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