Informing the Legislature that on July 2, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1258 SD2 HD1 CD1 (ACT 170).

This bill directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and enforce a new management system for the Makua and Keawaula sections of Kaena Point State Park. The legislation responds to long-standing issues of overcrowding, illegal activities, and environmental damage that led to the closure of these areas in 2016. While the bill does not specify exact rules, it mandates that the management plan balance public access with the preservation of Hawaiian cultural values, natural resources, and public safety. This approach mirrors a successful reservation model previously implemented at Haena State Park to handle high visitor numbers.