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HI SB2130

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Decoite

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to identify public lands on Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, and Hawaii suitable for designation as public hunting areas for game birds and mammals by December 31, 2026

  • Identified lands must not conflict with other existing uses of the public property

  • Hunting helps control invasive species populations such as axis deer and feral goats that damage native habitats through overgrazing

  • DLNR must submit a report to the legislature 20 days before the 2027 regular session detailing progress, any non-compliance reasons, and legislative recommendations

  • Effective date is July 1, 2050

Legislative Description

Relating To Hunting.

DLNR

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/20/2026
Water, Land, and Agriculture1/22/2026

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