RELATING TO GREEN ENVIRONMENTAL FEES.
Summary
Establishes a Green Environmental Fee Program that requires certain users to purchase an annual license for the use of a state beach, park, forest, trail, or other natural area on state land, to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes a Green Environmental Fee Special Fund, into which shall be deposited fees, penalties, appropriations, and gifts and donations for the program; allows moneys deposited into the fund to be used for the marketing and publication of the program and for transfers to the Beach Restoration Special Fund, State Parks Special Fund, and Hawaiʻi Statewide Trail and Access Program, known as Na Ala Hele. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation to establish positions within the Department of Land and Natural Resources in support of the program.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2024
Last action Jan 22, 2024
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 22, 2024
Committee
Referred to EET/WTL, WAM/JDC.
upper
Jan 19, 2024
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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