Appropriates $500,000 for removing overgrown vegetation from Kainahola Stream drainageway to prevent flooding.

The bill appropriates $500,000 from the State of Hawaii's general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 to complete the removal of overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream drainageway. This action follows a lawsuit where the State was ordered to remove the vegetation. The funds will be used by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to finish the cleanup, which is necessary to prevent flooding of the stream and protect adjoining properties. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Appropriates $500,000 for removing overgrown vegetation from Kainahola Stream drainageway to prevent flooding.

The bill appropriates $500,000 from the State of Hawaii's general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 to complete the removal of overgrown vegetation from the Kainahola Stream drainageway. This action follows a lawsuit where the State was ordered to remove the vegetation. The funds will be used by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to finish the cleanup, which is necessary to prevent flooding of the stream and protect adjoining properties. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.