HI HB1358

Appropriates funds to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for hiring staff and purchasing equipment and professional services to support the Public Land Trust Working Group.

The working group, established under Act 226 (2022), is tasked with accounting for all ceded lands in the public land trust inventory, all income and proceeds from the public land trust, and determining the twenty percent pro rata share of public land trust income due annually to OHA.

Authorizes OHA to hire third-party independent consultants with financial, accounting, and land inventory expertise to audit the thoroughness and accuracy of the public land trust information system and current agency reporting practices.

Exempts OHA from Hawaii's competitive procurement requirements (Chapter 103D) when obtaining services from uniquely qualified persons.

Effective date is July 1, 3000 (appears to be a typographical error in the bill text).