HB 264 Summary

• Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to prepare a resource land acquisition plan by June 30, 2021, as mandated by section 173A-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

• Department must submit progress reports to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2020 and 2021 regular sessions, including timeline, steps taken, and any proposed legislation.

• Addresses the legislature's finding that the department has failed to prepare the required plan despite the mandate existing since 2006, resulting in inconsistent land acquisition decisions.

• Takes effect upon approval.