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This bill proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit "destructive live-fire military training," which is defined as the discharge of large caliber munitions using standard, incendiary, high-explosive, or inert rounds, whether they are portable, crew-served, or vehicle-mounted. The bill's proponents argue that this type of training is inconsistent with the State's constitutional duty to protect public trust lands, which are lands held in trust for the benefit of native Hawaiians and the general public, and that such training can cause significant environmental damage, contaminate land and water, and destroy natural and cultural resources. The amendment would specifically apply to public trust lands identified in section 4 of article XII of the constitution, and if passed, the question of whether to adopt this amendment would be placed on the ballot for voters to decide.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2534&year=2026