Report Title:

Makena Beach and Ke'e Beach; Appropriation

Description:

Appropriates funds for lifeguard staffing, water safety equipment, and maintenance of facilities at Makena Beach and Ke'e Beach.

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

2322

TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2004

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 


 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

Making an Appropriation for Water Safety.

 

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

SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Makena beach on Maui and Ke'e beach on Kauai are two of the most frequented beaches in the State by tourists and local residents. The popularity of these two beaches requires the presence of trained lifeguards as well as water safety equipment to assist lifeguards in the performance of their duties. Lifeguards and water safety equipment are especially needed at Ke'e beach given its remote location, at the end of Haena State Park, and high frequency of accidental drownings. In addition, the facilities at these two beaches, such as lifeguard stands, must be properly maintained to enable lifeguards to carry out their duties in an efficient and professional manner.

The purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds for Makena beach and Ke'e beach to ensure the adequate staffing of lifeguards and the purchase of necessary water safety equipment at these two beaches.

SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $427,682, or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2004-2005, for Makena beach on Maui. The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $308,431, or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2004-2005, for Ke'e beach on Kauai. The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2004.

INTRODUCED BY:

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