HI SB268

Reduces the membership of Hawaii's five Island Burial Councils from nine members to seven members (Molokaʻi council remains at five members)

Removes the requirement that each council include up to three representatives of development and large landowner interests

Requires all council members to be regional representatives selected from the Hawaiian community based on their understanding of Native Hawaiian culture, history, burial beliefs, customs, and practices

Eliminates consultation with development and large landowner representatives when the department adopts rules for burial councils

Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed)