HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. NO. 40 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 STATE OF HAWAII HOUSE RESOLUTION urging the Department of Land and Natural Resources to open keawa'ula and mĀkua beaches for extended hours and camping.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. NO. 40
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
STATE OF HAWAII
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.R. NO.
40
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
STATE OF HAWAII
HOUSE RESOLUTION
urging the Department of Land and Natural Resources to open keawa'ula and mĀkua beaches for extended hours and camping.
WHEREAS, Keawa'ula Beach is a section of Ka'ena Point State Park which falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources; and WHEREAS, the beach is currently open from 6 AM to 7 PM daily; and WHEREAS, camping falls under the list of activities that are not permitted; and WHEREAS, despite the "no camping" rule, many people still camp and barbeque at this location, often without repercussions; and WHEREAS, Mākua Beach is also part of the Ka'ena Point State Park, falling under the purview of the department where camping is also not permitted; and WHEREAS, Mākua Beach is leased to the State by the United States Army; and WHEREAS, these beaches serve as a highly desirable spot of recreation for residents and tourists alike; and WHEREAS, reports of illegal camping and beachgoers staying beyond parks hours creates a safety concern; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, the Department of Land and Natural Resources is urged to extend hours and camping regulations to the Keawa'ula and Mākua Beaches from Friday morning through Sunday evening to provide residents in the area with safe and secure options for recreation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Chair of Land and Natural Resources. OFFERED BY: _____________________________
WHEREAS, Keawa'ula Beach is a section of Ka'ena Point State Park which falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land and Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS, the beach is currently open from 6 AM to 7 PM daily; and
WHEREAS, camping falls under the list of activities that are not permitted; and
WHEREAS, despite the "no camping" rule, many people still camp and barbeque at this location, often without repercussions; and
WHEREAS, Mākua Beach is also part of the Ka'ena Point State Park, falling under the purview of the department where camping is also not permitted; and
WHEREAS, Mākua Beach is leased to the State by the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, these beaches serve as a highly desirable spot of recreation for residents and tourists alike; and
WHEREAS, reports of illegal camping and beachgoers staying beyond parks hours creates a safety concern; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, the Department of Land and Natural Resources is urged to extend hours and camping regulations to the Keawa'ula and Mākua Beaches from Friday morning through Sunday evening to provide residents in the area with safe and secure options for recreation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Chair of Land and Natural Resources.
OFFERED BY: _____________________________
OFFERED BY:
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Report Title: DNLR; Camping; Extended Hours; Keawa'ula Beach; Mākua Beach
Report Title:
DNLR; Camping; Extended Hours; Keawa'ula Beach; Mākua Beach