SR 150 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

URGING THE ADOPTION OF SHARED GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE RESTORATION OF WAIKIKI BEACHES.

This Senate Resolution urges the adoption of shared guiding principles for restoring and maintaining Waikiki beaches, which are vital to Hawaii's economy, culture, and public access. The bill proposes a collaborative approach involving the state, county, federal agencies, and private property owners to plan and fund beach improvements from Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor to Kaimana Beach. Key provisions include prioritizing public access to the ocean, conserving natural resources, coordinating regional planning for sand movement, and clarifying that property owners must maintain seawalls and infrastructure above the shoreline.

Issues: ✓ Environment

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action May 12, 2026

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SR150 → SR150_SD1 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was updated to reflect its progression from the Senate to the Senate and House joint committee stage, indicated by new co-sponsors and revised metadata. Substantively, the resolution now urges the adoption of a permanent accessible pathway along the Waikiki shoreline to improve emergency access and public connectivity, while also clarifying the historical context of beach loss and adjusting the list of officials who receive copies of the resolution.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on Waikiki shoreline restoration, but the specific strategies now explicitly include a permanent ADA-compliant pathway connecting beaches from Diamondhead to Kakaako.

REQUIREMENT

Added a specific requirement for a permanent, ADA-compliant public pathway along the shoreline to ensure emergency vehicle access and connect parks from Diamondhead to Kakaako.

Revised the resolution language from 'shall be applied' to 'are urged to be adopted' and 'should incorporate' to 'are requested to incorporate,' reflecting the bill's movement to a joint committee stage.

DEFINITION

Changed the historical description of Waikiki beaches from being lost 'sometime prior to 1920' to 'sometime before 1920' for clarity.

ENFORCEMENT

Updated the list of recipients for certified copies of the resolution to include the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Chair of the Honolulu City Council.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).

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Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3551) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).

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Mar 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.

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Mar 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-30-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

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Mar 19, 2026

Committee

Referred to WLA.

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Mar 16, 2026

Introduced

Offered.

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors