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Hawaii House Bill HR128

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR128

Introduced
3/7/25  
Refer
3/14/25  
Report Pass
3/28/25  
Refer
3/28/25  
Refer
4/3/25  

Caption

Strongly Supporting The Construction Of A Floating Drydock At Pearl Harbor.

Impact

The bill is projected to generate significant economic benefits for Hawaii. It is expected to create high-paying jobs, attract investment, and foster workforce development in the state's maritime and defense sectors. By facilitating the construction of the drydock, the resolution aligns with efforts to modernize the infrastructure necessary for efficient naval operations and maintenance.

Summary

House Resolution 128 expresses strong support for the construction of a floating drydock at Pearl Harbor. The resolution highlights the strategic significance of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in the United States Navy's Pacific Fleet. It emphasizes that the construction of this floating drydock is essential for enhancing the shipyard's capacity to service submarines and surface vessels, thus playing a critical role in national defense capabilities.

Contention

While the resolution supports the development of the floating drydock, it notes that previous initiatives have faced hurdles. Act 45, enacted in 2019, authorized special purpose revenue bonds for the drydock's construction, but rising costs prevented these bonds from being issued. This indicates a persistent need for investment in ship maintenance infrastructure, which is vital for reinforcing Hawaii’s strategic importance to Navy operations in the Pacific and responds to ongoing national priorities.

Companion Bills

HI HCR133

Same As Strongly Supporting The Construction Of A Floating Drydock At Pearl Harbor.

Previously Filed As

HI SR221

Strongly Urging The United States Marine Corps To Relocate All Live Fire Training And Aviation Activity Away From The Puuloa Range Training Facility.

HI HCR75

Requesting The United States Department Of Defense, Including The Navy, Army, And Air Force, To Increase On-base Housing Availability For Active Duty Personnel And Their Dependents Assigned To Military Installations In The State.

HI HR60

Requesting The United States Department Of Defense, Including The Navy, Army, And Air Force, To Increase On-base Housing Availability For Active Duty Personnel And Their Dependents Assigned To Military Installations In The State.

HI HR9

Establishing The House Special Committee On Red Hill To Address Issues Related To The Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, Water Contamination And Remediation, And All Related Impacts.

HI HR128

Requesting The United States Armed Forces To Provide Military Oversight Of All Contractors And Civilian Workers At United States Military Facilities In The State.

HI HCR80

Designating Hawaii's Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure And Strongly Supporting Nature-based Solutions Such As Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction.

HI HR85

Designating Hawaii's Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure And Strongly Supporting Nature-based Solutions Such As Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction.

HI SCR41

Designating Hawaii's Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure And Strongly Supporting Nature-based Solutions Such As Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction.

HI SR35

Designating Hawaii's Coral Reefs As Critical Natural Infrastructure And Strongly Supporting Nature-based Solutions Such As Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction.

HI SB1485

Relating To Capital Improvement Projects At State Small Boat Harbors And State Parks.

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