Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Business and Economic Development, to which was referred S.B. No. 2460 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to make an appropriation for lifeguard services at the Makena State Park on Maui.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Land and Natural Resources; the County Council of Maui; the Kihei Community Association; the Wailea Community Association; Dr. Leisure's Friends of Makena State Park; and nineteen private individuals.

Makena Beach at the Makena State Park on Maui is known as one of the best beaches in the State and is a popular destination for tourists as well as a favorite recreation area for Maui residents. Makena Beach is also locally known for its dangerously high waves and rough shore break, which results in many unsuspecting tourists and Maui residents needing a rescue or resuscitation. Currently, there are no lifeguards on duty at the beach to warn its users of the beach's dangerous conditions or rescue them. Your Committee finds that making an appropriation to fund lifeguard services will provide emergency and rescue services and increase water safety and security at Makena Beach.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Business and Economic Development that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2460 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.