HI HB545

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

Database must include information on homestead lease application status, number of applications, address, denied leases, designated successors, and lease history for each individual.

Digital database must be completed and available for use by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands no later than July 1, 2022.

Aims to improve efficiency of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and reduce abuse by lessees who sell or transfer leases and reapply for subsequent leases.

Act becomes effective July 1, 2060.