SB2426Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Environmental Protection.
Introduced by Dru Kanuha, District 3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract or form a partnership with private parties to assist with the maintenance and management of sunscreen dispensers at all state beaches, as well as publicize that the mineral-based sunscreen in these dispensers is more protective of the coral reefs of the State. Appropriates funds for the installation, maintenance, management, and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Where it stands
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
February 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Water, Land, and Agriculture: Passed, With Amendments · February 11, 2026
5
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Inouye | 1 | Yes |
| Stanley Chang | 9 | Yes |
| Rachele Fernandez Lamosao | 19 | Yes |
| Samantha DeCorte | 22 | Yes |
| Chris Lee | 25 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM.
The committee(s) on AEN/WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 3:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards, DeCoite ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Reported from AEN/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2569) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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