Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB411: Relating to Capital Improvement Projects at State Small Boat Harbors and State Parks.
Status: Signed into law, June 26, 2026
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in capital improvement project work at state small boat harbors and state parks without prior approval from the Legislature and Governor for existing facilities. Requires annual reports to the Legislature.
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to capital improvement projects at state small boat harbors and state parks.
From the enrolled text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS AND STATE PARKS. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that state small boat harbors and state parks serve as vital hubs of recreation and tourism for residents and visitors. However, facilities at these locations suffer from significant wear due to constant use and lack of timely repair, maintenance, and renovation. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to: (1) Provide the division of boating and ocean recreation and the division of state parks the flexibility to undertake certain necessary repairs and renovations for existing facilities without prior legislative or gubernatorial authorization; (2) Establish a notification protocol to ensure that the legislature is informed of expenditures before they occur; and (3) Establish semiannual reporting requirements to the legislature to ensure transparency and accountability. 2026-2452 SB411 CDl SMA-2.docx ■gilHIMIIIIIIHH Page S.B. NO. H.D. C.D. SECTION 2. Section 103-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as authorizations for; emergency repairs or reconstruction, [exe^ small state boat harbors and state parks; report. (a) All capital improvement projects requiring the use of general funds, special funds, general obligation bonds, and revenue bonds of the State, except projects covered by subsection (b) and chapter 41D_j_ shall require authorization by the legislature and the governor. (b) Capital improvement projects for state small …
Sponsors
- Angus McKelvey (D, 6) · primary sponsor
- Stanley Chang (D, 9)
- Samantha DeCorte (R, 22)
- Kurt Fevella (R, 20)
- Mike Gabbard (D, 21)
- Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2)
Latest actions
- : Act 156, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257).
- : Act 156, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257).
- : Enrolled to Governor.
- : Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- : Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- : Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- : Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- : Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
- : Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 204-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- : 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
Votes
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Representative(s) Souza. (May 1, 2026): 2 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Conference Committee Vote (May 1, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1) (April 14, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FIN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 7, 2026): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Report, DLNR, Capital Improvement Projects At State Small Boat Harbors And State Parks, Reports
Common questions
- What is SB411?
- SB411 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Capital Improvement Projects at State Small Boat Harbors and State Parks.
- What does SB411 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to capital improvement projects at state small boat harbors and state parks.
- What is the status of SB411?
- Signed into law as of June 26, 2026. Latest action: Act 156, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257). (June 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB411?
- Angus McKelvey (D, 6), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB411?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=411&year=2026
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