SUPPORTING THE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY COALITION'S HAWAIʻI WATER SAFETY PLAN.

This House Resolution expresses support for the Hawaiʻi Water Safety Coalition's Hawaiʻi Water Safety Plan, which aims to address the state's high drowning rates through a comprehensive strategy. The plan recommends establishing the coalition as a central authority for water safety, expanding funding for drowning prevention efforts, and requiring safety measures like warning signs and fencing at pools and flood control structures. It also calls for free swimming lessons for all children, improved public pool access in underserved communities, and compliance with national pool safety standards. While the resolution itself does not create new laws, it urges state agencies and local governments to collaborate with the coalition to implement these recommendations.