HI HB711

Transfers functions and responsibilities for preservation and protection of native Hawaiian burial sites from the historic preservation division of the department of land and natural resources to the office of Hawaiian affairs.

Establishes that island burial councils and the office of Hawaiian affairs shall determine preservation or relocation of previously identified native Hawaiian burial sites using specified criteria.

Requires that any discovery of burials, burial site evaluations, permits, and approvals related to native Hawaiian burial sites be coordinated with or obtained from the office of Hawaiian affairs rather than the department of land and natural resources.

Maintains oversight of historic cemeteries and burial sites of other cultural groups within the historic preservation division of the department of land and natural resources.

Transfers all related personnel, appropriations, records, equipment, and materials from the department of land and natural resources to the office of Hawaiian affairs effective July 1, 2011.