Environment (Parks & Recreation)

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2348: RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.

Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly authorizes expenditure from State Parks Special Fund for environmental protection programs, directly advancing conservation efforts through dedicated funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2019: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to request information related to easements prior to any transfer of certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to obtain approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity before pasture lands are removed for reforestation or other public purposes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill manages non-agricultural park lands requiring action plans to prevent removal of pasture lands, supporting conservation of protected natural areas.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Parks & Recreation

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2351: RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.

Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly authorizes funding from State Parks Special Fund for environmental protection programs, directly advancing conservation and protection efforts as per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 673: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FEES.

Effective 7/1/2027, establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the Department will 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 effective 7/1/2025. Allocates a certain amount of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special fund. Requires report to the Legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the environmental stewardship fee program. Appropriates funds for the environmental stewardship fee strategic plan and positions for the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates Environmental Stewardship Fee Program and allocates transient accommodations tax to fund environmental stewardship, directly advancing fiscal management and budget allocation for a program.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Environmental Stewardship Fee Program and Special Fund to collect fees from visitors to state natural areas, directly funding conservation efforts through dedicated revenue allocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Parks & Recreation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 317: RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.

Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly allocates State Parks Special Fund moneys for environmental protection programs, directly funding conservation efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 752: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FEES.

Effective 7/1/2027, establishes the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, through which the Department will 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 effective 7/1/2025. Allocates a certain amount of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special fund. Requires report to the Legislature on strategic plan and timetable for objectives and implementation of the environmental stewardship fee program. Appropriates funds for the environmental stewardship fee strategic plan and positions for the Environmental Stewardship Fee Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new visitor fee revenue and allocates transient tax revenues to environmental stewardship fund, directly funding public program through dedicated budget mechanism.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates Environmental Stewardship Fee Program and Special Fund to directly fund conservation of natural areas through visitor fees and tax allocations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Parks & Recreation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 565: RELATING TO POLOLU VALLEY MANAGEMENT EFFORTS ON HAWAII ISLAND.

Appropriates moneys for Pololu Valley management, including for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop the trailhead; develop the infrastructure necessary to accommodate parking; install appropriate informational, historical, and educational signage; design and construct restroom facilities; and establish positions to manage the trail area. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds Pololu Valley management infrastructure under DLNR/DOFAW, directly supporting conservation and natural resource protection efforts per bill's purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Parks & Recreation Wildlife

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 590: RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.

Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to expend the moneys from the State Parks Special Fund for programs aimed at environmental protection.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly authorizes State Parks Special Fund moneys for environmental protection programs, directly advancing conservation efforts per summary and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation

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