Hawaii SB439: Relating to Fees.

What the bill says

A bill foran act relating to fees.

From the engrossed text:

A BILL FORAN ACT RELATING TO FEES. SECTION 1. Chapter 184, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as state parks; trails; nonresidents. (a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to impose user fees that solely apply to nonresidents visiting state parks and trails; provided that: (1) The board shall conduct studies to determine those state parks and trails to which the user fees should be applied; (2) The board may designate the state parks and trails to which the user fees shall apply; (3) Any user fee established pursuant to this section shall be adjusted over time for inflation, based on the Consumer Price Index in the Honolulu area as SB439 SD1 LRB 25-0909.docx IDIHMMMMH Page 2 S.B. NO. S.D. reported by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics; (4) The board may reduce, increase, or repeal any user fee by adopting, amending, or repealing rules pursuant to chapter 91; (5) The proceeds of any user fees collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the state parks special fund established pursuant to section 184-3.4; and (6) This section shall not be construed to impose a minimum amount for any user fee or establish a minimum …

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Sponsors

• Dela Cruz, Donovan (D, 17) · primary sponsor
• Henry Aquino (D, 19)
• Stanley Chang (D, 9)
• Brandon Elefante (D, 16)
• Troy Hashimoto (D, 5)
• Michelle Kidani (D, 18)
• Sharon Moriwaki (D, 12)
• Dru Kanuha (D, 3)
• Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2)
• Glenn Wakai (D, 15)

Latest actions

1. March 20, 2026: Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
2. March 20, 2026: Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
3. December 8, 2025: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
4. April 15, 2025: Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).
5. April 15, 2025: Senate Conferees Appointed: Hashimoto Chair; Kanuha, Fevella.
6. April 8, 2025: Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 774).
7. April 8, 2025: Senate disagrees with House amendments.
8. April 8, 2025: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 579).
9. April 4, 2025: Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kapela excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.
10. April 4, 2025: Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1953), recommending passage on Third Reading.

Votes

• Third Reading with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kapela excused (2) (April 4, 2025): 48 yea, 1 nay, passed
• FIN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 1, 2025): 14 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, (March 21, 2025): 46 yea, 0 nay, passed
• WAL: recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (March 20, 2025): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
• TOU: recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (March 20, 2025): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1) (March 4, 2025): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB439?

SB439 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Fees.

What does SB439 do?

In its own words: A bill foran act relating to fees.

What is the status of SB439?

Failed as of March 20, 2026. Latest action: Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409). (March 20, 2026).

Who sponsored SB439?

Dela Cruz, Donovan (D, 17), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB439?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=439&year=2026