SB6Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Natural Resource Management.
Introduced by Lorraine Inouye, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district; provided that the Board of Land and Natural Resources upholds its affirmative and non-transferable duty to protect the traditional and customary rights of native Hawaiians as articulated in the Hawaii State Constitution. Clarifies that the natural resource management enforcement and emergency response over Mauna Kea lands shall remain the responsibility of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 7/1/2026.
Where it stands
Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, JDC.
January 21, 2026
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Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, JDC.
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