HI HB305

Creates the Aloha Aina Land Trust within the department of land and natural resources to manage and rehabilitate lands leased by the State to the United States military upon lease expiration.

Requires transferred military lands to be used exclusively for ecological rehabilitation, regenerative agriculture, educational and cultural purposes, and community purposes, with commercial uses strictly prohibited.

Establishes a seven-member board of trustees including the chairperson of the board of land and natural resources (ex officio), an Office of Hawaiian Affairs representative, and three professionals with expertise in ecological restoration, regenerative agriculture, and educational programming.

Grants the trust responsibility to collaborate with Native Hawaiian organizations, prioritize community-led stewardship, integrate indigenous knowledge, and establish educational programs tied to Hawaiian cultural values.

Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for land rehabilitation and management, with the State retaining all existing obligations related to land cleanup and remediation.