HI SR33

Urges the Board of Land and Natural Resources to establish a task force to prepare a feasibility plan for transitioning management of Makua Military Reservation from the U.S. Army to the State upon expiration of General Lease No. S-3848 on August 16, 2029.

Task force composition includes the BLNR Chairperson, Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees member, legislative representative, U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General designee, evicted family representative, Aha Moku Advisory Committee representative, three nonprofit organization representatives, and Native Hawaiian organization representative.

Task force directed to negotiate with U.S. Army regarding expedited valley return, cleanup of unexploded ordnance, and expanded cultural access opportunities.

Feasibility plan should include recommendations for holding lands in the public land trust and transferring management to a sovereign Native Hawaiian entity upon federal and state recognition.

Task force required to submit report with findings, recommendations, feasibility plan, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2024 Regular Session convening.