HI HB948

Require the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to conduct an audit of all state-held lands and develop an inventory of ceded lands in the State.

DLNR must report its findings to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2012.

Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and concerned individuals supported the bill; Office of Hawaiian Affairs supported it with proposed amendments.

Department of Land and Natural Resources opposed the measure.

Committees on Water, Land, & Ocean Resources and Hawaiian Affairs recommend passage and referral to the Committee on Finance.