HawaiiHB 13472025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)House

RELATING TO FISHING.

Sponsored By: Christopher L. Muraoka (Republican)

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Summary

Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a permitting system for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the taking of aquatic life. Repeals prohibition on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the taking of aquatic life. Provides a timeline for implementation of the permitting system.

DLNRUnmanned Aerial VehiclesDronesFishingTaking of Aquatic LifeMarine LifePermitting SystemPenaltiesWAL, JHA, FIN

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Christopher L. Muraoka

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

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Actions Timeline

  1. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

    12/8/2025
  2. Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4

    1/27/2025House
  3. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

    1/23/2025House

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