From Honolulu Advertiser:
"SB 2646 was patterned after a similar concept in Australia, Hemmings said.
It would have created two separate surf reserves on O'ahu — one from the Ala Wai to the War Memorial Natatorium in Waikīkī; the other from Ali'i Beach in Hale'iwa to Sunset Beach along the North Shore.
He wrote the bill to formally tell the world that the sites have historical, cultural and sports value, said Hemmings, R-25th, (Kailua, Waimānalo, Hawai’i Kai).
It’s nothing but a celebratory piece of legislation,” Hemmings said. “It would have no effect other than to honor surfing sites. It did not cost any money. It did not require any oversight on the part of government. It did not change any rules or regulations.”
Source: HI Advertiser Link
