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HI HB2473
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nadine Nakamura
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Hawaiian Sense of Place Recognition Act" as a new part of the Hawaii State Planning Act (Chapter 226)
- Defines "Hawaiian sense of place" as the cultural, spiritual, environmental, and social relationships that Native Hawaiians and residents maintain with land, water, and natural and built environments
- Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop educational and outreach programs promoting understanding of Hawaiian sense of place among residents, visitors, and public employees
- Mandates that all new construction, redevelopment, or major capital improvement projects on state-owned lands incorporate Hawaiian sense of place principles, including culturally reflective design and meaningful engagement with Native Hawaiian practitioners
- Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating intent for further amendment)
Legislative Description
Relating To The Recognition Of A Hawaiian Sense Of Place.
Hawaii State Planning Act
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/20/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/12/2026
Economic Development2/2/2026
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