Bill > HB1360

This bill addresses the modernization of Hawaii's land registration systems by directing the Department of Land and Natural Resources to consolidate the current dual land registry systems (land court and regular systems) into a single, unified system by June 30, 2030. The bill aims to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and transparency by implementing several key strategies: digitizing all land records into a centralized, searchable online database with user-friendly search functions, deploying blockchain technology to create a secure and tamper-proof record-keeping system, and ensuring equitable public access to land records. The legislation includes establishing a unique digital identifier for each land parcel, creating a fee structure for record access, and conducting public outreach to educate residents on using the new system. To support these efforts, the bill appropriates $15 million for fiscal year 2025-2026 to cover digitization, system development, blockchain technology deployment, and public education. The department is also required to submit interim and final reports to the legislature detailing the progress, challenges, and recommendations throughout the transition process, with the new system set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1360&year=2026