RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Summary
Appropriates funds for the construction and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches to alleviate the damaging effects of chemical-based sunscreen on reef ecosystems. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2023
Last action Dec 11, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Feb 10, 2023
Committee
Reported from AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 163) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
upper
Feb 6, 2023
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in AEN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite.
upper
Feb 3, 2023
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-23 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 25, 2023
Committee
Referred to AEN, WAM.
upper
Jan 20, 2023
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angus McKelvey
DDemocratic
P
Dru Kanuha
DDemocratic
P
Henry Aquino
DDemocratic
Co
Michelle Kidani
DDemocratic
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