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HI SR133

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/10/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Fevella

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the United States Armed Forces, Governor, and Hawaii's congressional delegation to work together to facilitate cleanup and return of additional military lands, particularly those with expiring leases.

  • References the January 2023 return of 363 acres of land by the United States Air Force to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on Molokai, which underwent comprehensive environmental cleanup.

  • Identifies that returned military lands could provide homestead lease opportunities for Native Hawaiians on the waitlist and support state conservation efforts.

  • Notes that United States Armed Forces hold 65-year leases on more than 30,000 acres of state land set to expire in August 2029.

  • Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Secretary of Defense, Hawaii's congressional delegation, military commanders, Governor, and Chair of the Board of Land and Natural Resources.

Legislative Description

Urging The United States Armed Forces, Governor, And Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Work Together To Facilitate The Clean Up And Return Of Additional Military Lands.

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands

Last Action

Referred to PSM.

3/15/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/15/2023

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