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HI SB3307

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jarrett Keohokalole

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the public land trust working group established in 2022 to expand membership from 6 to 11 members, including 2 governor appointees, 4 Office of Hawaiian Affairs appointees, 2 senators, 2 representatives, and 1 community member

  • Requires the working group to oversee independent third-party review of public land trust inventory accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Act 54 (2011), as well as financial reporting under Act 178 (2006)

  • Mandates four reports to the legislature: first interim report on financial accounting by August 1, 2027; second interim on land inventory by December 1, 2027; third interim with draft findings by June 1, 2028; and final report with proposed legislation by October 1, 2028

  • Authorizes the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to provide administrative support to the working group in coordination with third-party consultants

  • Addresses ongoing concerns that the State's current $21.5 million annual payment to OHA may fall short of the constitutionally required 20% pro rata share, which a 2015-2016 review estimated at approximately $78.9 million based on $394 million in gross public land trust receipts

Legislative Description

Relating To Hawaiian Affairs.

Public Land Trust

Last Action

Referred to HWN, WAM.

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Hawaiian Affairs2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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