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SB840Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Environmental Protection.

IntroducedSenate Agriculture and Environment

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.

Where it stands

Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM.

January 21, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM.

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

  5. Re-Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM.

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