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This bill addresses the need for comprehensive statewide inventories of historic properties and burial sites in Hawaii by appropriating funds to the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. The legislation recognizes that the current lack of detailed information about historic sites hampers project planning and the SHPD's ability to manage and protect these properties effectively. The bill proposes to deposit funds into the Hawaii Historic Preservation Special Fund to support three key activities: conducting state-of-the-art archaeological surface surveys using advanced remote sensing and satellite imagery technologies, collecting data on burial site locations, and developing an inventory of historic buildings, structures, and other properties. The appropriations would cover fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with the goal of creating a more accurate and comprehensive database that can help developers, planners, and government agencies make more informed decisions about land use and preservation. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2050, providing a long-term strategy for improving historical documentation and preservation efforts in Hawaii.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=18&year=2026