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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
Establishes a Royal Mausoleum Commission within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement policy for the preservation, operation, and outreach of Mauna Ala. Allows the Royal Mausoleum Commission to make rules as necessary, employ staff, and receive private or federal funds. Requires the Royal Mausoleum Commission to report annually to the Legislature. Requires the Legislature to appropriate sufficient funds to support the Royal Mausoleum Commission.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Royal Mausoleum Commission within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to oversee the preservation, operation, and public outreach for Mauna ?Ala, the sacred resting place of Hawaiian royalty and chiefs, also known as the Royal Mausoleum. The commission, composed of representatives from various Hawaiian trusts, royal societies, civic clubs, burial councils, and lineal descendants, will develop and implement policies for the site, establish protocols for access and ceremonies in consultation with Native Hawaiian organizations and descendants, and advise other agencies on its management. The commission is empowered to employ staff, accept private and federal funds, and make necessary rules, and it must report annually to the Legislature, which is also required to appropriate sufficient funds to support its operations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (12)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Andrew Garrett (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
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=2460&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2460_.HTM |
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