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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands Seaward Of Tax Map Key: (2) 4-3-010:009 At Kahana, Lahaina, Maui, For The Removal Of Existing Emergency Sandbags And Construction, Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of A Rock Revetment. [HCR-132]
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[Real Estate ]
[Water ]
[Construction ]
[Disaster Relief ]
Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands Seaward Of Tax Map Key: (2) 4-3-010:009 At Kahana, Lahaina, Maui, For The Removal Of Existing Emergency Sandbags And Construction, Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of A Rock Revetment.
Sponsored by: Rep. Elle Cochran
Referred To Wal, Fin, Referral Sheet 22 on 03/14/2025
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Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Drainage Outlets, And For The Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon. [SR-64]
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Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Drainage Outlets, And For The Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Referred To Wtl, Wam. on 03/11/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Drainage Outlets, And For The Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon. [SCR-81]
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[Water ]
[Construction ]
[Community Development ]
Authorizing The Issuance Of A Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, For The Existing Drainage Outlets, And For The Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Referred To Wtl, Wam. on 03/11/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands Seaward Of Tax Map Key: (2) 4-3-010:009 At Kahana, Lahaina, Maui, For The Removal Of Existing Emergency Sandbags And Construction, Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of A Rock Revetment. [SCR-47]
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[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Real Estate ]
[Water ]
[Construction ]
[Disaster Relief ]
Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands Seaward Of Tax Map Key: (2) 4-3-010:009 At Kahana, Lahaina, Maui, For The Removal Of Existing Emergency Sandbags And Construction, Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of A Rock Revetment.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
The Committee On Wtl Deferred The Measure. on 03/21/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To Public Lands. [HB-1348]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Recreation ]
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreation-residence use by public lottery under certain conditions and restrict participation in the public lottery to residents of the county in which the leased land is located under certain conditions. (CD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Daynette Morikawa
Act 225, On 06/25/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1327). on 06/25/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To Public Lands. [SB-1517]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Real Estate ]
[Recreation ]
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreational-residential use by public lottery and restrict participation in the public lottery to residents of the county in which the leased land is located. Lowers the maximum term for a lease of public lands for recreational-residential use to five years. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Pass First Reading on 03/06/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To Environmental Stewardship Fees. [HB-1139]
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[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Tourism ]
[Arts and Culture ]
Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources the environmental stewardship fee program to collect a fee from visitors through an environmental stewardship license and allocate the revenue to protect, restore, and manage natural and cultural resources through grants to nonprofit organizations. Establishes the environmental stewardship fee special fund. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Commission to make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the use of revenues in the special fund. Requires
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/23/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To Updating Public Land Leases Issued Pursuant To Chapter 171, Hawaii Revised Statutes. [HB-1141]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Real Estate ]
Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the lease being extended. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
Received Notice Of Disagreement (hse. Com. No. 704). on 04/11/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To Environmental Stewardship Fees. [SB-1458]
[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Nonprofit ]
[Tourism ]
Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources the environmental stewardship fee program to collect a fee from visitors through an environmental stewardship license and allocate the revenue to protect, restore, and manage natural and cultural resources through grants to nonprofit organizations. Establishes the environmental stewardship fee special fund. Establishes the Environmental Stewardship Commission to make recommendations to the Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the use of revenues in the special fund. Requires
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Referred To Wtl/edt, Wam/jdc. on 01/27/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To Ocean User Safety. [SB-1457]
[Recreation ]
[Public Safety ]
[Water ]
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue interim rules regarding commercial and recreational use of water sports equipment.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
The Committee On Wtl Deferred The Measure. on 02/10/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To Ocean User Safety. [HB-1138]
[Public Safety ]
[Recreation ]
[Water ]
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to issue emergency rules which may be in effect for up to 365 days for the regulation of commercial and recreational use of water sports equipment to promote ocean user safety. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
The Committee(s) On Jha Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/27/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews. [HB-830]
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[Environmental ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Real Estate ]
Beginning 7/1/2026, authorizes the State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants under certain circumstances. Establishes requirements for qualified third-party consultants providing review services. Requires the project proponent to pay the reasonable fee requirements of the third-party consultant. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to publish a draft of its proposed rules and later present its proposed final rules to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Act 306, On 07/08/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1419). on 07/08/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources. [SB-1017]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Environmental ]
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt by rule, any federal rule or regulation relating to the public lands of the State as it existed on 1/1/2025 that it deems are in the public interest.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
The Committee On Wtl Deferred The Measure. on 02/03/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To Public Lands. [HB-511]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
Provides that a survey of the land to be set aside shall not be a condition precedent to the setting aside of public lands to any department or agency of the State. (CD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Ichiyama
Act 082, On 05/27/2025 (gov. Msg. No. 1182). on 05/27/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To Immigration Detention Facilities. [SB-794]
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[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Land and Natural Resources from disposing of or approving the use or setting aside of public lands for the establishment of any immigration detention facility. Prohibits state and county agencies from contracting with the federal government for this purpose.
Sponsored by: Sen. Henry Aquino
Re-referred To Wtl, Jdc. on 01/27/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To Mauna Kea. [SB-769]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
Amends the conservation district use permit application, approval, and oversight responsibilities of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, and lessees. Provides that certain conservation district use permits that are in effect as of 7/1/2028, to which the University of Hawaii is a permittee or other named party, shall not be transferred to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Referred To Wtl, Jdc. on 01/23/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To Dam And Reservoir Safety. [SB-503]
[Insurance ]
[Water ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to incorporate into their assessment process the possession of dam insurance or the active seeking of dam insurance by private dam owners, as part of their valid mitigation strategies, in conjunction with approved modifications or repairs. Authorizes the DLNR to relax any restrictions and stringent standards on a dam or appurtenance upon verification of certain insurance coverage. Authorizes the DLNR to consider a dam, reservoir, or appurtenance is safe absent certain documents. Shifts the burden
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Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Referred To Wtl/cpn, Wam/jdc. on 01/21/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To State Boating Facilities. [HB-210]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
[Recreation ]
Establishes a State Boating Facility Lease Program within the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to be administered by DOBOR. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural to lease Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor for private development, management, maintenance, and operation. Repeals provisions relating to the leasing of fast lands and submerged lands of Ala Wai Boat Harbor. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Repeals the State Boating Facility Lease Program on 6/30/2045.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Referred To Wal, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/21/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To Agricultural Lands. [SB-443]
[Agriculture ]
[Energy ]
[Public Lands and National Parks ]
Requires that lands within the agricultural district with class B or C soils that have solar or wind energy facilities must also obtain certification from the Department of Agriculture that the lands are also used for a farming operation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Received Notice Of Senate Conferees (sen. Com. No. 789). on 04/15/2025
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Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
Relating To State Lands. [SB-457]
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[Real Estate ]
[Water ]
Establishes penalties for failure to comply with certain submerged land reclamation regulations. Adds requirements for presently reclaimed land to be disposed of by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, without recourse to public auction, to an abutting owner, by sale, or by lease. Provides requirements for the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease state submerged lands and lands beneath tidal waters.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads
The Committee On Wtl Deferred The Measure. on 02/05/2025