HI HCR122

Requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a collaborative working group to survey, identify, and monitor culturally sensitive shorelines impacted by erosion and exposed Native Hawaiian burial sites (iwi kūpuna).

Working group membership includes representatives from the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, State Historic Preservation Division, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, Island Burial Councils, and the four county governments (Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai).

Working group directed to determine a process to protect iwi kūpuna exposed along shorelines and assess public lands near culturally sensitive areas to identify suitable reinterment sites.

Department of Land and Natural Resources requested to consider funding methods to support the working group, including construction of secure and culturally appropriate reinterment vaults in designated locations.

Working group required to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2026 Regular Session convenes.