SB197Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Public Notice.
Introduced by Kurt Fevella, District 20
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes enhanced public notice requirements for changes in land use by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of Land and Natural Resources, or University of Hawaii and boundary changes by the Land Use Commission. Requires approval of the project by the community through a referendum of nearby adult residents except for projects within the Mauna Kea science reserve, which require a referendum by all adult residents of the country in which the Mauna Kea science reserve is located. Appropriates moneys.
Where it stands
Re-Referred to WLA/HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC.
January 21, 2026
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Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to WTL/HWN/HRE, WAM/JDC.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Re-Referred to WLA/HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC.
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