Exempts Ala Wai boat harbor from scope of law allowing for leasing of fast lands within existing state boating facility.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

SECTION 1. The legislature finds that privatization of state boat harbors is a feasible solution to problems of management and funding for the repairs or construction of new infrastructure at our harbors. The legislature also finds that many people oppose privatization of the Ala Wai boat harbor for numerous valid reasons. Rather than ignore the reasons and interests of those who oppose the privatization of Ala Wai boat harbor and allow these unique circumstances to delay a possible solution to a long-standing problem, the purpose of this Act is to exempt Ala Wai boat harbor from the law allowing the leasing of fast lands within an existing state boating facility in order to begin the process of rehabilitating our harbors without undue delay.

SECTION 2. Section 200-2.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

"[§200-2.5] Disposition of state boating facility properties. (a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the board may lease fast lands within an existing state boating facility by public auction or by direct negotiation pursuant to section 171-59, for private development, management, and operation. For the purpose of this section, the term "state boating facility" means a state small boat harbor, launching ramp, offshore mooring, pier, wharf, landing, or any other area under the jurisdiction of the department pursuant to this chapter, with the exception of the Ala Wai boat harbor."

SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.