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HI SB3034

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Hawaii Coastal Resilience Acquisition and Leaseback Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, with implementation required by July 1, 2028

  • Authorizes voluntary acquisition of vulnerable coastal properties threatened by erosion, sea level rise, or flooding, with acquisition price based on "hazard-adjusted residual value" (appraised value minus remediation, demolition, and restoration costs)

  • Creates the Coastal Resilience Revolving Fund to receive legislative appropriations, bond proceeds, grants, and lease payments for property acquisition, relocation assistance, demolition, and site restoration

  • Allows former owners to lease back acquired properties for up to two years at a time, with automatic lease termination if the property is deemed unsafe and prohibition on expansion or capital improvements

  • Requires all acquired properties to have deed restrictions prohibiting redevelopment, with restored sites managed as open space, coastal buffer, or public trust land

Legislative Description

Relating To Coastal Zone Management.

Public Safety

Last Action

The committee on WLA deferred the measure.

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, and Agriculture1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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