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HI HR121

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kim Iwamoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Governor to protect Hawaii's public land trust and Native Hawaiian rights against potential federal condemnation proceedings targeting state lands
  • Cites the 1993 federal Apology Resolution (Public Law 103-150) acknowledging the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii and references historical environmental harm from military activities including Red Hill fuel contamination and Kahoolawe bombing
  • Threatens legislative action to suspend or repeal over 40 Hawaii Revised Statutes provisions benefiting military personnel if the federal government initiates land condemnation
  • Targeted benefits for potential repeal include tax exemptions, tuition waivers, driver's license accommodations, reduced hunting/fishing license fees, housing benefits, professional license reciprocity, and residency exemptions for military members and dependents
  • Requests the Governor provide written public notice to the Legislature and Hawaii residents if federal condemnation proceedings are initiated, with certified copies transmitted to the U.S. Secretary of Defense and Hawaii's Congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Urging The Governor To Protect The State Public Land Trust And Native Hawaiian Rights, With The Understanding That The Legislature Is Prepared To Take Action If The Federal Government Initiates Condemnation Proceedings Against State Lands.

Public Land Trust

Last Action

Offered

3/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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