THE SENATE S.R. NO. 43 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 S.D. 1 STATE OF HAWAII SENATE RESOLUTION Requesting the department of land and natural resources to partner with the kahoolawe island reserve commission to collaboratively improve and facilitate the continued repair, rehabilitation, and redevelopment of the kihei ramp.
THE SENATE S.R. NO. 43
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII
THE SENATE
S.R. NO.
43
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII
SENATE RESOLUTION
Requesting the department of land and natural resources to partner with the kahoolawe island reserve commission to collaboratively improve and facilitate the continued repair, rehabilitation, and redevelopment of the kihei ramp.
WHEREAS, the Kihei ramp is located in South Kihei on the South side of Maui; and WHEREAS, the Kihei ramp has been used by the South Maui community to access the nearshore waters for recreation, including fishing, diving, and other activities; and WHEREAS, the Department of Land and Natural Resources has established a program to collaborate with community nonprofits to better administer state projects and manage facilities, such as Haena State Park on Kauai, and to ensure that proper attention is given to needed repairs and maintenance; and WHEREAS, the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission regularly utilizes the Kihei ramp for access to Kahoolawe and has plans to develop a visitor center next to the Kihei ramp; and WHEREAS, collaboration with the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission can help the State leverage private investment and support for the Kihei ramp; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, that the Department of Land and Natural Resources is requested to partner with the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission to collaboratively improve and facilitate the continued repair, rehabilitation, and redevelopment of the Kihei ramp; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Administrator of the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, Chairperson of the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission, Executive Director of the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission, and Mayor of the County of Maui. Report Title: Kihei Ramp; DLNR; DOBOR; Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Upkeep; Maintenance; Partnership; Collaboration
WHEREAS, the Kihei ramp is located in South Kihei on the South side of Maui; and
WHEREAS, the Kihei ramp has been used by the South Maui community to access the nearshore waters for recreation, including fishing, diving, and other activities; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Land and Natural Resources has established a program to collaborate with community nonprofits to better administer state projects and manage facilities, such as Haena State Park on Kauai, and to ensure that proper attention is given to needed repairs and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission regularly utilizes the Kihei ramp for access to Kahoolawe and has plans to develop a visitor center next to the Kihei ramp; and
WHEREAS, collaboration with the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission can help the State leverage private investment and support for the Kihei ramp; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2025, that the Department of Land and Natural Resources is requested to partner with the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission to collaboratively improve and facilitate the continued repair, rehabilitation, and redevelopment of the Kihei ramp; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Administrator of the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, Chairperson of the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission, Executive Director of the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission, and Mayor of the County of Maui.
Report Title:
Kihei Ramp; DLNR; DOBOR; Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Upkeep; Maintenance; Partnership; Collaboration