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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires any operator of a golf course in the State to consult with the Department of Land and Natural Resources to apply for an incidental take license and enter into a habitat conservation plan. Requires any existing habitat conservation plan that does not include an agreement for emergency medical and rehabilitation services to affected native wildlife to be amended to include the agreement, and the amended rights and obligations under the habitat conservation plan to be recorded by a certain deadline.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that golf course operators in the state must consult with the Department of Land and Natural Resources to obtain an incidental take license and enter into a habitat conservation plan, which is a formal agreement outlining how to minimize and mitigate the impact of certain activities on protected species and their habitats. Furthermore, any existing habitat conservation plan that does not already include provisions for emergency medical and rehabilitation services for native wildlife affected by these activities must be updated to include such an agreement, and these updated terms must be officially recorded by a specified deadline.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to WLA/AEN, JDC. (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2988&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2988_.HTM |
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