Report Title:

Ocean Safety; Appropriation

Description:

Makes an appropriation to provide for lifeguard service at Makena State Park on Maui.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	498
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE, 2007
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

Making an appropriation for lifeguard services at makena state park on maui.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Oneloa or "Big Beach" at the Makena state park on Maui is known as one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the State.  It attracts thousands of tourists and local residents every year. 

     In addition to its accessibility, scenic views, and unspoiled beauty, "Big Beach" is also the site of a very dangerous shore break.  Since 2004, at least four individuals have died in the surf, several individuals have been resuscitated on the beach by others on the scene, and numerous others have been injured.  These tragedies and injuries may not have occurred had there been lifeguard services available.

     The purpose of this Act is to make an appropriation for the provision of lifeguard services at the Makena state park on Maui.

     SECTION 2.  There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $          , or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2007-2008, and the same sum, or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2008-2009, for the provision of personnel, operations, and equipment for lifeguard services at the Makena State park on Maui.

     The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources for the purposes of this Act.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2007.

INTRODUCED BY:

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