Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3032: RELATING TO BEACHES.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3032 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO BEACHES. Primary sponsor: LEE, C., Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2026): Senate Conferees Appointed: Lee, C. Chairs; Rhoads Co-Chair; Lamosao.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies that the prohibition on the mining or taking of beach or marine deposits, including sand, seaward from the shoreline applies to licensed and unlicensed contractors. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| C. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Lee, C. Chairs; Rhoads Co-Chair; Lamosao.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 731).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
- Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia, Gedeon, Muraoka, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
- Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2135-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-14-26.
- The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Sayama, Cochran.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 04-07-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1346-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).
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