Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR208

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

Caption

Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Make Recreational Facilities On Military Installations In Hawaii Accessible To All Hawaii Residents.

Impact

The bill highlights the contributions of Hawaii residents to the military through both service and economic means, yet stresses the limitations they face in accessing military recreational facilities. By opening these facilities to the public, the resolution argues that it can significantly enhance the recreational opportunities available to residents amidst Hawaii's high cost of living. Additionally, it suggests that such access could bolster community engagement and foster positive relationships between local residents and military personnel.

Summary

House Concurrent Resolution 208 (HCR208) addresses the accessibility of recreational facilities located on military installations in Hawaii for all Hawaii residents. The resolution urges the United States Department of Defense to consider allowing local residents to utilize these facilities, which currently cater predominantly to military personnel and their families. The installations in question house a variety of recreational amenities such as beaches, golf courses, campgrounds, and community centers, which have historical ties to lands once regarded as public or ceded lands in Hawaii.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding HCR208 revolves around the historical context of military land acquisition in Hawaii. The resolution addresses the controversial takeover of land, including the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893, leading to ongoing discussions about the rights of local residents. Some may view the access to military recreational facilities as a form of reparative justice, whereas others might be concerned about security protocols and the management of such access. The resolution calls for the development of guidelines to facilitate safe access, indicating a push for a balanced approach that won't compromise security whilst supporting community needs.

Companion Bills

HI HR200

Same As Urging The United States Department Of Defense To Make Recreational Facilities On Military Installations In Hawaii Accessible To All Hawaii Residents.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR130

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

HI SCR209

Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All United States Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.

HI SR185

Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All United States Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.

HI HCR173

Urging The Department Of Taxation, In Consultation With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Providing Tax Breaks To Individuals Who Sell Property To Native Hawaiians On The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Waitlist.

HI SCR16

Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All U.s. Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.

HI SR14

Requesting All Branches Of The United States Military To Display The Hawaiian Flag On All U.s. Military Reservations And Military Training Facilities In The State.

HI SB3213

Relating To Hawaiian Home Lands.

HI HR111

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

HI HCR57

Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.

HI HCR108

Urging The Establishment Of A Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property Working Group To Discuss Policies And Legislation With Respect To Native Hawaiian Intellectual Property.

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