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HI SB2297

HI SB2297
Relating To Natural Resource Management.


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Introduced
01/19/2024
In Committee
02/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district; provided that the Board of Land and Natural Resources upholds its affirmative and non-transferable duty to protect the traditional and customary rights of native Hawaiians as articulated in Article 7 of the Hawaii State Constitution. Clarifies that the natural resource management enforcement and emergency response of Mauna Kea lands shall remain the responsibility of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 07/01/25. (SD1)

AI Summary

This bill clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district on Mauna Kea. The Board of Land and Natural Resources is required to uphold its duty to protect the traditional and customary rights of native Hawaiians. The natural resource management enforcement and emergency response of Mauna Kea lands shall remain the responsibility of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, even after the five-year transition period under Act 255 of 2022.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. (on 02/09/2024)

Bill Topics

Public Lands and Water Management
  • ‐ General Public Lands
  • ‐ Land and Water Conservation
  • ‐ Native American Affairs and Indian Lands

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