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SB 1164 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FEES.

Summary
Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the DLNR shall, after 7/1/27, collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other state natural area. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Special Fund. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new fee revenue stream and appropriates funds for Environmental Stewardship Program, directly advancing fiscal management of state natural areas.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates fee-based funding for environmental stewardship programs, directly supporting conservation through dedicated revenue stream for state natural areas.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Re-Referred to WLA/EDT, WAM/JDC.
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to WTL/EDT, WAM/JDC.
upper
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Chris Lee
DDemocratic
HI
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