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Introduced
01/19/2024
01/19/2024
In Committee
02/09/2024
02/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024
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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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2297&year=2024 | 01/18/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/SB2297_SD1_.HTM | 02/09/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/SB2297_.HTM | 01/18/2024 |
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