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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide administrative support to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council. Requires the chairperson of the Council to be selected by the voting members from among all voting and nonvoting members on an annual and rotating basis. Requires the Council to meet quarterly. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to provide administrative support, such as staff and meeting assistance, to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, which is established within the DLNR for administrative purposes. The bill also changes how the council's chairperson is selected, moving from a fixed administrator to a selection made annually by the council's voting members from among all members, ensuring a rotating leadership. Furthermore, it mandates that the council meet quarterly, rather than just once a year, to facilitate ongoing discussion and action regarding Kaneohe Bay. These changes are intended to enhance the council's operational effectiveness and engagement.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (14)
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Lisa Kitagawa (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
Shirley Ann Templo (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D),
Julie Reyes Oda (R),
Last Action
House Finance Hearing (14:00:00 2/23/2026 Conference Room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE) (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2361&year=2026 |
| HB2361_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-23-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2361_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-23-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2361_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2361_HD1_HSCR459-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2361_HD1_HSCR459-26_.pdf |
| HB2361_TESTIMONY_WAL_02-12-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2361_TESTIMONY_WAL_02-12-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2361_.HTM |
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