HB2048Introduced in the House
Relating To Public Lands.
Introduced by Ikaika Hussey, District 29
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishes new requirements for the disposition of public lands, including requiring two-thirds approval of each house of the Legislature via concurrent resolution and with a supporting resolution from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, and applies this requirement to the disposition of public lands to public utilities and renewable energy producers as well. Limits the duration of public land disposition to the United States military to twenty-five years. Requires any new land disposition to the United States military to be accompanied by a clean-up and remediation bond from the United States military to be deposited into the state treasury. Prohibits the Board of Land and Natural Resources from issuing any new land disposition to the United States military until the military, State, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs reach an agreement in principle on certain matters.
Where it stands
Referred to WAL/PBS, EEP/CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3
January 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Pending introduction.
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Referred to WAL/PBS, EEP/CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3
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