Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB1264

Introduced
1/25/23  
Refer
1/30/23  
Introduced
1/25/23  
Refer
1/31/23  
Refer
1/30/23  
Report Pass
2/15/23  
Refer
1/31/23  
Report Pass
2/15/23  
Report Pass
3/3/23  
Refer
2/15/23  
Engrossed
3/7/23  
Report Pass
3/3/23  
Refer
3/9/23  
Engrossed
3/7/23  
Refer
3/9/23  
Report Pass
3/23/23  
Report Pass
3/23/23  

Caption

Relating To Commercial Fishing.

Impact

The legislation proposes to balance the need for ecological sustainability with the economic interests of commercial fisheries. By allowing the department to implement limited entry systems, the bill seeks to manage the fishing pressure on heavily targeted species more effectively. This would involve controlling the number of commercial fishers or vessels allowed to participate in certain fisheries, thus ensuring that fishing remains feasible while preventing resource depletion. The change is likely to affect existing laws governing commercial and marine licenses, enhancing regulatory mechanisms that promote sustainable practices.

Summary

Senate Bill 1264, relating to commercial fishing, aims to grant the Department of Land and Natural Resources the authority to establish limited entry commercial fisheries. This bill is a response to the declining health of certain fish stocks in Hawaii, where some commercially harvested species can no longer sustain unlimited commercial catch. The legislature acknowledges the vital role of commercial fishing in Hawaii's economy and its contribution to food security, asserting that new management tools are necessary to ensure the sustainability of fishery resources while still supporting the fishing industry.

Contention

Notable concerns surrounding SB1264 center on the potential implications for commercial fishers, particularly regarding restrictions on catch limits and increased regulatory oversight. While proponents emphasize the necessity of protecting marine ecosystems, some stakeholders fear that this could threaten their livelihoods by imposing stricter limits on commercial activity. Furthermore, as the bill proposes new licensing requirements and possibly higher fees, fishers worry about the financial burden it may create. These points of contention highlight the delicate balance lawmakers must maintain between environmental stewardship and economic viability.

Companion Bills

HI HB759

Same As Relating To Commercial Fishing.

HI SB1264

Carry Over Relating To Commercial Fishing.

Previously Filed As

HI SB1264

Relating To Commercial Fishing.

HI HB759

Relating To Commercial Fishing.

HI HB759

Relating To Commercial Fishing.

HI SB1017

Commercial fishing: drift gill net shark and swordfish fishery: permit transition program.

HI HB1150

Relating To Fishing.

HI SB80

Commercial fishing: inspection: crab traps.

HI SB609

Fish: commercial fishing.

HI H5250

Commercial Fishing Licenses

HI SB269

Commercial fishing businesses and marine aquaria: landing receipts.

HI H5778

Commercial Fishing Licenses

Similar Bills

HI HB759

Relating To Commercial Fishing.

HI SB1264

Relating To Commercial Fishing.

HI HB759

Relating To Commercial Fishing.

HI SB255

Relating To Commercial Marine Licenses.

CA AB748

California Abandoned and Derelict Commercial Vessel Program.

CA SB1065

California Abandoned and Derelict Commercial Vessel Program.

MT SB47

Revise commercial drivers license laws to comply with federal requirements

CA AB2794

Community development: Antidisplacement Commercial Property Acquisition Program.