Bill > HB2584

This bill temporarily increases the total amount of revenue from the public land trust that is transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) for the benefit of Native Hawaiians, specifically for fiscal years from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028. The public land trust is a collection of lands originally ceded to the U.S. by the Kingdom of Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Constitution mandates that 20% of the income and proceeds from this trust must go to the OHA for the betterment of Native Hawaiians. This bill reaffirms the State's constitutional obligation to provide this 20% share, even as it allows for a temporary increase beyond that minimum to address increased demand for Native Hawaiian-serving programs due to economic instability and federal funding uncertainties. The bill is set to expire on June 30, 2028, allowing time for the legislature to consider recommendations from a working group that is reviewing the public land trust.

Budget and Finance, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2584&year=2026