HI HB2018

Expands mandatory training requirements on native Hawaiian history, culture, and rights to include state legislators, judges, county council members, county planning commissioners, and various state and county department directors and deputy directors.

Requires completion of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs-administered training course within 12 months of hire, appointment, or taking office; persons already serving must complete training within 12 months of the Act's enactment.

Designates the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to develop training materials, administer the course, and notify all required participants; the Governor and county mayors must provide participant names within 30 days of appointment or hire.

Updates the title of Chapter 10, Part III, Hawaii Revised Statutes to reflect expanded scope beyond board and commission members to include public officials and addresses native Hawaiian rights, natural resource protection, and public trust issues.

Becomes effective upon approval.