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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes a Cultural Training Pilot Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to be administered by the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation for all commercial use permit holders operating in Lahaina Harbor. Requires DOBOR to partner with an organization identified by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Native Hawaiian culture and place-based history to teach a cultural training course to educate commercial use permit holders and applicants for commercial use permits on the cultural and historic significance of the area. Requires existing commercial use permit holders and applicants to undergo cultural training.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a three-year Cultural Training Pilot Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, to be managed by the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) for anyone holding or applying for a commercial use permit to operate in Lahaina Harbor. DOBOR is required to collaborate with an organization recommended by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, which has expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and local history, to deliver a training course. This course will educate permit holders and applicants about the cultural and historical importance of the Lahaina area. Those applying for new permits must submit proof of completing this training with their application, while existing permit holders must complete it within six months of the program's start. The organization providing the training will issue certificates of completion.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Ways and Means Decision (10:17:00 3/3/2026 Conference Room 211 & Videoconference) (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3173&year=2026 |
| Committee Report SB3173_SSCR2674_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB3173_SSCR2674_.pdf |
| SB3173_TESTIMONY_WLA-HWN_02-19-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB3173_TESTIMONY_WLA-HWN_02-19-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3173_.HTM |
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