H.B. 1744 Summary

• Requires counties to establish Hawaiian cultural reserves as a condition of approval for subdivisions and condominium developments on agricultural and rural lands that include residential dwellings.

• Land set aside for Hawaiian cultural reserves must be made available for cultural practitioners to exercise native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices, maintain cultural resources, and preserve connections to place.

• Counties must consult with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and potentially impacted native Hawaiian communities regarding the characteristics of required Hawaiian cultural reserves.

• Counties may assume costs of improvements and maintenance for reserves, or transfer management to organizations that will maintain them for non-exclusive use, relieving developers of these costs.

• Payment of money in lieu of land dedication is not permitted for Hawaiian cultural reserve requirements, though it remains an option for parks and playgrounds.