Hawaii HB2177 establishes park maintenance standards and prioritizes improvements for noncompliant parks.

Hawaii HB2177 addresses inadequate park maintenance by requiring counties with a population of 500,000 or more to adopt ordinances increasing park inspection frequency, prioritizing improvements for noncompliant parks, and allocating appropriate staffing and funding. Counties must submit reports to the legislature by 2027. The Department of Land and Natural Resources can intervene for park maintenance if counties fail to act. Counties must reimburse the state for incurred costs.

Hawaii HB2177 establishes park maintenance standards and prioritizes improvements for noncompliant parks.

Hawaii HB2177 addresses inadequate park maintenance by requiring counties with a population of 500,000 or more to adopt ordinances increasing park inspection frequency, prioritizing improvements for noncompliant parks, and allocating appropriate staffing and funding. Counties must submit reports to the legislature by 2027. The Department of Land and Natural Resources can intervene for park maintenance if counties fail to act. Counties must reimburse the state for incurred costs.