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HI HB2593

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthias Kusch

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to extend existing leases and subleases on Mauna Kea lands for up to an additional ten-year term before the transfer of powers from the Board of Land and Natural Resources

  • Amends Section 195H-7 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding the transition of permit and land use approval powers to the Authority

  • Transfers all permitting, disposition, and land use approval powers from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Land Use Commission to the Authority upon expiration of the transition period

  • Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the bill requires further amendment before implementation)

Legislative Description

Relating To Mauna Kea.

Extension

Last Action

Referred to WLA/HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, and Agriculture3/10/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/12/2026
Water & Land2/2/2026

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