HI HR169

Requests the Governor to certify good standing for all lessees of state public lands based on meeting financial, contractual, and legal obligations.

Prohibits the State from leasing or renewing leases of public lands to individuals, corporations, or public agencies that have not met all financial, contractual, and legal obligations.

Cites the U.S. Department of Defense's unmet financial obligations, including inadequate federal impact aid reimbursement (12.91% of per-pupil costs in fiscal year 2019) for educating 11,000-14,000 military students.

References the Navy and Defense Logistics Agency's failure to perform required environmental maintenance at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility and allegations of water contamination linked to the facility.

References Monsanto Company's criminal convictions and over $20,000,000 in fines for storing and using banned pesticides on Oahu, Maui, and Molokai while still holding a state public lands lease.