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HI HB2103

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Land Use Commission to include at least one member with substantial experience in water resource management, in addition to the existing requirement for a member with traditional Hawaiian land usage expertise.
  • Allows for more than one commission member with expertise in traditional Hawaiian land usage and cultural land practices by changing "one member" to "at least one member."
  • Mandates the Office of Hawaiian Affairs submit a list of nominees to the Governor for appointing members with traditional Hawaiian land expertise.
  • Establishes timelines for OHA nominee submissions: by the first business day of December for expiring terms, or within 90 calendar days for mid-term vacancies.
  • Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed).

Legislative Description

Relating To The Land Use Commission.

Boards and Commissions

Last Action

Referred to WLA/HWN, JDC.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, and Agriculture3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/17/2026
Water & Land1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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