Bill > SB1535

This bill facilitates several significant land transfers between the State of Hawaii and the City and County of Honolulu. Specifically, the bill requires the transfer of seven specific parcels of land in the Liliha Civic Center and Iwilei areas from various state agencies to the City and County of Honolulu, including properties with a senior residence, civic center, Aala park, Institute for Human Services, a morgue, and a fire station. Conversely, the bill also mandates the transfer of the Alii Place parcel from the City and County of Honolulu to the State's Department of Land and Natural Resources. The transfers are set to be effective on December 31, 2025, and both parties will accept the properties in their existing condition, with all prior claims and liabilities waived. Additionally, the bill requires the City and County of Honolulu to accept these property transfers in satisfaction of amounts owed by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation related to Kapolei roadways, drainage, and sewer settlements. The bill also repeals the sunset provision of a previous act and amends the definition of "public lands" in Hawaii Revised Statutes to exclude the transferred lands, ensuring they are not considered part of the public land trust.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1535&year=2025