Bill > SB2003

This bill, effective July 1, 2050, proposes to repeal the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority and return management of Mauna Kea lands to the University of Hawaii if an audit determines the Authority is unfit to continue its duties. It also allows the Authority to extend existing leases and subleases for an additional ten years, specifically for astronomical observatories, ensuring these agreements expire on December 31, 2043, without altering other lease terms. The bill amends a previous act, specifying that if the transfer of authority is not substantially complete by a certain date, the Authority will be repealed, and management will revert to the University of Hawaii, with certain amendments to existing laws remaining in effect.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2003&year=2026