REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONVENE A KAILUA BAY ADVISORY WORKING GROUP.

This House Resolution (HR 185) requests the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources to create a Kailua Bay Advisory Working Group. The group would address challenges at Kailua Pier - including vandalism, infrastructure damage, homelessness, and safety concerns - while coordinating among state, county, and community stakeholders. It would focus on preserving cultural and economic activities (like fishing, tourism, and events such as the Queen Liliʻuokalani Canoe Race), ensuring sustainable pier operations, and monitoring issues like water quality. The resolution directly affects local residents, Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, businesses, and visitors relying on Kailua Bay. It is procedural and does not enact new law, but rather seeks collaborative management through a structured advisory process.