Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR200

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 outlines several facilities that could become available, including Hale Koa Hotel, Bellows Air Force Station, and various other recreational areas. If implemented, HR200 could significantly enhance recreational opportunities for residents, particularly in light of Hawaii's high cost of living and limited affordable options. Furthermore, it may foster stronger community ties by promoting goodwill and cooperation between military personnel and local civilians, which could improve overall relations and engagement between the two groups.

Summary

House Resolution 200 (HR200) urges the United States Department of Defense to make recreational facilities on military installations in Hawaii accessible to all residents of the state. This resolution recognizes the substantial presence of the U.S. military in Hawaii, highlighting the various high-quality recreational amenities these installations offer, such as beaches, golf courses, and campsites. The resolution aims to address the current restrictions that prevent Hawaii residents from enjoying these facilities, despite the fact that they greatly contribute to the military through service and taxes.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding HR200 is the historical context regarding the acquisition of military lands in Hawaii. The resolution acknowledges that much of the land occupied by military facilities was taken under contentious and often disputed circumstances. Critics of restricted access may view the opening of these facilities as a crucial step towards righting historical wrongs, while proponents may emphasize the need for security measures that limit public access. Therefore, the balance between community access and maintaining security at military installations will be a central discussion point as the resolution progresses.

Companion Bills

HI HCR208

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 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 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 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 HR178

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 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 HR169

Urging The University Of Hawaii To Convene A Congress On The Future Of The Hawaiian People.

HI HR59

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.

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