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HI SB1654
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tim Richards
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the transfer of fee simple interest in certain state agency lands to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL)
- DHHL currently manages 203,981 acres of trust lands with 10,045 homestead leases statewide, while 29,451 applicants remain on the waitlist for residential, agricultural, or pastoral leases
- Only approximately 5% of DHHL's current land holdings are designated for residential use, while over 63% are designated for general agriculture, special district, or conservation
- Aims to increase lands available for homestead development to fulfill trust responsibilities under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920 and the Hawaii State Constitution
- Takes effect upon approval
Legislative Description
Relating To Land Transfers.
State Agencies
Last Action
The committee on WLA deferred the measure.
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Hawaiian Affairs1/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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