SR56 • 2026

URGING THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PROGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS IN PARKING LOTS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION; ENSURE PROPER USE OF PARKING AREAS BY INTENDED USERS; AND IMPROVE THE PREVALENCE AND CLARITY OF SIGNAGE REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS, FEES, AND PENALTIES.

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Sponsor: MORIWAKI
Last action: 2026-04-09
Official status: Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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URGING THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PROGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS IN PARKING LOTS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION; ENSURE PROPER USE OF PARKING AREAS BY INTENDED USERS; AND IMPROVE THE PREVALENCE AND CLARITY OF SIGNAGE REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS, FEES, AND PENALTIES.

What This Bill Does

URGING THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PROGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS IN PARKING LOTS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION; ENSURE PROPER USE OF PARKING AREAS BY INTENDED USERS; AND IMPROVE THE PREVALENCE AND CLARITY OF SIGNAGE REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS, FEES, AND PENALTIES.
DLNR; DOBOR; DOCARE; Parking; Enforcement; Violations; Signage; Intended Users; Towing; Regulations; Fees; Penalties; Small Boat Harbors

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SD1

Hawaii published version SD1

Plain English: SR56 SD1 THE SENATE S.R.

SR56 SD1 THE SENATE S.R.
NO.
56 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII SENATE RESOLUTION Urging the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop a progressive enforcement framework for parking violations in parking lots under its jurisdiction; ensure proper use of parking areas by intended users; and improve the prevalence and clarity of signage regarding parking regulations, fees, and penalties .

Bill History

2026-04-09 S
Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).
2026-04-08 S
One Day Notice 04-09-26.
2026-04-08 S
Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3547) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
2026-03-30 S
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.
2026-03-27 S
The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-30-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2026-03-19 S
Referred to WLA.
2026-03-12 S
Offered.

Official Summary Text

URGING THE DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO DEVELOP A PROGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS IN PARKING LOTS UNDER ITS JURISDICTION; ENSURE PROPER USE OF PARKING AREAS BY INTENDED USERS; AND IMPROVE THE PREVALENCE AND CLARITY OF SIGNAGE REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS, FEES, AND PENALTIES.
DLNR; DOBOR; DOCARE; Parking; Enforcement; Violations; Signage; Intended Users; Towing; Regulations; Fees; Penalties; Small Boat Harbors

Current Bill Text

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SR56

THE SENATE

S.R. NO.

56

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

SENATE RESOLUTION

Urging the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of
the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop a progressive
enforcement framework for parking violations in parking lots under its
jurisdiction; ensure proper use of parking areas by intended users; and improve
the prevalence and clarity of signage regarding parking regulations, fees, and
penalties
.

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WHEREAS, the
Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of the Department of Land and Natural
Resources is tasked with thirteen statutory mandates, primarily including the operation
and management of the State's small boat harbors and the administration of the Ocean
Recreation Management Program; and

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WHEREAS, there
are currently sixteen small boat harbors across the State under the
jurisdiction of the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, along with
corresponding parking areas within each small boat harbor; and

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WHEREAS, parking
areas at Ala Wai small boat harbor and Maalea small boat harbor are managed
under respective parking concessions, with certain parking users assessed
parking fees; and

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WHEREAS, it
is not in the best interest of the State or the public to assign the limited
numbers of Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers to
routine parking citation duties when their specialized training and mission are
focused on enforcing laws that protect natural and cultural resources statewide;
and

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WHEREAS, although
towing may be the most efficient enforcement mechanism in parking lots under the
jurisdiction of the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, that may cause
detrimental impacts to the vehicle owner or operator for relatively minor
violations in certain instances; now, therefore,

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BE IT
RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii,
Regular Session of 2026, that the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of
the Department of Land and Natural Resources is urged to develop and implement
a progressive enforcement framework for parking violations in parking lots
under the Division's jurisdiction, including the provision of clear warnings
for parking violations before resorting to towing vehicles that are in
violation; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Division is urged to ensure the appropriate use of parking
areas by intended users and to enforce penalties against drivers who improperly
use and abuse free parking; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the Division is urged to improve the prevalence and clarity of
signage regarding parking regulations, fees, and penalties; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Governor, Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Administrator
of the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, and Enforcement Chief of the
Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement.

OFFERED BY:

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Report Title:

DLNR;
DOBOR; DOCARE; Parking; Enforcement; Violations; Signage; Intended Users;
Towing; Regulations; Fees; Penalties; Small Boat Harbors