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HI HB2361

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Kitagawa

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide administrative support to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, including staff, drafting, and other support at council meetings

  • Changes the chairperson selection process from automatically being the aquatic resources division administrator to being selected by voting members from among all voting and nonvoting members on an annual, rotating basis

  • Increases meeting frequency from one annual meeting to quarterly meetings conducted in accordance with chapter 92 (open meetings law)

  • The council consists of seven voting members appointed by the governor plus ex officio nonvoting members, all serving without compensation

  • Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)

Legislative Description

Relating To The Kaneohe Bay Regional Council.

Department of Land and Natural Resources

Last Action

Referred to WLA, WAM.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, and Agriculture3/10/2026
Finance2/18/2026
Water & Land2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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