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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires any disposition of more than one thousand acres of public lands to governments by the Board of Land and Natural Resources to be subject to approval by a majority vote of both houses of the Legislature. Requires the government seeking the disposition of the public land to submit for introduction to the Legislature a resolution containing certain information. Requires a copy of the draft resolution to be sent to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any transfer of over one thousand acres of public land to government entities by the Board of Land and Natural Resources must be approved by a majority vote of both houses of the Legislature. The government seeking the land must submit a resolution to the Legislature containing specific details about the land, its value, appraisal information, the purpose of the disposition, development plans, and a determination of whether the land was classified as government or crown lands before August 15, 1895. A copy of this draft resolution must also be sent to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs at least three months before the legislative session to allow them to review the land's historical classification.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Last Action
Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2406&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2406_.HTM |
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