HI SCR21

Seeks legislative approval of a Board of Land and Natural Resources action approving a land exchange and sale of property involving five parcels at Kahananui, Molokai.

Stems from a quiet title and partition action filed in 1992; stipulated judgments reached in 1996 and 1997 resolved the claims with the State acquiring two parcels, four families receiving one parcel, and two parcels being sold with proceeds split 39.89% to the State and 60.11% to other parties.

Based on a 1996 appraisal, the combined value the State receives exceeds its one-half interest in all parcels and complies with section 171-50, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Board of Land and Natural Resources approved the exchange and sale on June 8, 2012.

Committee emphasizes that parcels with tax map keys (2) 5-6-06:14 and (2) 5-6-03:12 acquired by the State shall retain their public land trust status under section 5(f) of the Hawaii Admission Act.