HI SB695

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands must create a digital database of applicant, beneficiary, and lessee records with assistance from the Office of Enterprise Technology Services.

Database shall include homestead lease application status, number of applications, address, number of denied leases, designated successors, lease history, and other information determined by the Hawaiian Homes Commission.

Digital database must be completed and available for use by July 1, 2020.

Addresses inefficiency and abuse in the Hawaiian homestead program by consolidating beneficiary records currently scattered across multiple locations.

Act takes effect July 1, 2049.