| HI | SB1258 | Pass | Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop and implement a management system for the Kaena point state park, Makua and Keawaula sections. (CD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-07-03 Act 170, 07/02/2024 (Gov. Msg. No. 1271). |
| HI | SB3010 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to work with utility companies and other renewable energy developers on leasing processes to expedite the development of renewable energy. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-25 Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 822). |
| HI | SB458 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes the geothermal energy resources development special fund. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Redistributes geothermal royalties to the counties for specific purposes, geothermal energy resources development special fund, departme... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-19 Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 702). |
| HI | SB2143 | Engross
Sine Die | Appropriates funds to the Wildfire Management Branch of the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Forestry and Wildlife to provide nonprofit organizations with grants for wildfire preparedness and mitigation programming. Effective 7/1... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-16 Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 684). |
| HI | SB2546 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires hunting guides who take their clients to hunt on private lands to first obtain written permission from the owner of the private land, or occupier or holder, where appropriate. Requires hunting guides to provide copies of the written permissi... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-15 Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 678). |
| HI | SB304 | Engross
Sine Die | Effective 7/1/2025, establishes the visitor impact fee program within the department of land and natural resources, through which the department will collect a fee from visitors for a license to visit a state park, forest, hiking trail, or other stat... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25 Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
| HI | SB75 | Engross
Sine Die | Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological surface survey. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-25 Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457). |
| HI | SB775 | Engross
Sine Die | Requires hunting guides who take their clients to hunt on private lands to first obtain written permission from the owner, occupier, holder, or duly appointed agent of the private land, where appropriate. Requires hunting guides to provide copies of ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-20 Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 340). |
| HI | SB2156 | Engross
Sine Die | Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct maintenance dredging at state small boat harbors, boat launch ramp facilities, and waterways. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-20 To House Finance Committee |
| HI | SB2842 | Engross
Sine Die | Establishes the Wildfire Mitigation Working Group to develop a state wildfire mitigation plan and advise and make recommendations to state agencies concerning the State's wildfire safety and prevention efforts. Requires report to Legislature. Makes a... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-20 To House Finance Committee |
| HI | SB3168 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve permits for research, education, management, or propagation purposes that include the taking of sand, dead coral, coral rubble, rocks, soil, and other marine deposits seaward of the s... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-28 The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
| HI | SB2050 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct the Marine Life Conservation District Carrying Capacity Program. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to submit reports to the Legislature and adopt admin... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-16 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB2296 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to restore and restock fishponds by procuring fingerlings and limu and establishing one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Aquaculture Coordinator Biologist VI position. Declares that the... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-16 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB2675 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Department of Land and Natural Resources, to facilitate the private sector's development of renewable energy projects that also support agricultural food... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-16 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB3258 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes additional requirements for the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Land and Natural Resources regarding the Dam and Appurtenance Improvement or Removal Grant Program. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-16 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB3326 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and annually update a wildfire hazard map. Requires private and public property owners to trim grasses within certain proximities of public rights of way and utility lines. Authorizes el... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-16 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB2088 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes appropriations to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Transportation for vegetation management projects to reduce the risks of wildfires across the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-15 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB3375 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish a Central Oahu Wildfire Protection Plan, in consultation with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, community stakeholders, and n... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-15 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB2053 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds for the installation, maintenance, management, and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches. Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract or form a partnership with private parties to a... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-14 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB2149 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to approve or deny an application related to aquaculture within 90 days from the date that it was submitted. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions within the Division of Aquatic... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-14 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB2165 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological surface survey. Declares that the general fund exp... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-14 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB2167 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates additional operational funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to protect, manage, and restore Hawaii's natural resources. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-14 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB2295 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes an inter-division program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources consisting of the State Historic Preservation Division, Land Division, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, Island Burial Councils, the Office of Hawaiian ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-14 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB2555 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a state boating facility lease pilot program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to lease one state small boat harbor for private development, management, maintenance, and operation in a county with a population of less th... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-14 To Senate Water and Land Committee |
| HI | SB2810 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds for Pololu Valley management, including for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to develop the trailhead; develop the infrastructure necessary to accommodate parking; install approp... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-14 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB3158 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires that lease extensions approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources be drafted on forms that reflect contemporary leasing practices and policies of the Board, and which shall control over conflicting or inconsistent provisions in the l... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-14 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB3266 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation and Department of Land and Natural Resources for vegetation management projects to reduce the risks of wildfires across the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-14 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB3160 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes a statutory framework for inspections of public land leases, licenses, and revocable permits by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-14 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| HI | SB2162 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to pursue and obtain accreditation for the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-13 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB2590 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend the definitions of "inadvertent discovery" and "previously identified" in the HAR, to better protect burial sites. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-13 To Senate Hawaiian Affairs Committee |
| HI | SB2592 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to amend the definition of "cultural descendant", in HAR, to more accurately capture relationships between individuals and families. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-13 To Senate Hawaiian Affairs Committee |
| HI | SB2151 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to obtain approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources before taking any action on a revocable permit. Prohibits tenant eviction in the year of renewal or during the renewed year. Takes e... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| HI | SB2152 | Intro
Sine Die | Limits the discretion of the Land Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources by requiring the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve all revoked, limited, condemned, removed, or modified public land leases or revocable permits. ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-12 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| HI | SB3355 | Intro
Sine Die | Transfers the functions of the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement to the Department of Law Enforcement. Increases the number of deputy directors appointed by the Director of Law Enforcement. Tr... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-12 To Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Committee |
| HI | SB2297 | Intro
Sine Die | Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district; provided that the Board of Land and Natural Resources ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-09 To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| HI | SB2089 | Intro
Sine Die | Specifies that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water in the State Water Code. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to cooperate with the counties and reservoi... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-07 To Senate Water and Land Committee |
| HI | SB2593 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a Makua Valley task force to prepare for the transition of the management of the Makua military reservation from the United States Army upon the expiration of the Army's lease for the la... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-07 To Senate Water and Land Committee |
| HI | SB2824 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds to the Agribusiness Development Corporation for the upgrade of South and West Maui's R-1 water delivery systems, and the upgrade of certain water reservoirs located in the forest wa... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-07 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB2205 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends state boating law policy to include a provision to promote and attain every person's right to a clean and healthful environment. Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from renewing a commercial use permit if renewal would caus... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-31 To Senate Water and Land Committee |
| HI | SB2745 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides that the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation shall not tow vehicles operated by persons found to have committed certain traffic infractions unless a citation was issued no less than 24 hours befo... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-29 To Senate Water and Land Committee |
| HI | SB3378 | Intro
Sine Die | Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 6th senatorial district, including extension of the Lahaina bypass road by the Department of Transportation; projects for Department of Education schools; projects for Departm... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-29 To Senate Ways and Means Committee |
| HI | SB2963 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates the Department of Land and Natural Resources as the primary agency for the trapping of feral goats, sheep, and pigs. Requires the Department to establish a program to humanely manage populations of feral goats, sheep, and pigs in the State... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-26 To Senate Water and Land Committee |
| HI | SB2985 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to acquire all West Maui water systems by eminent domain and hold the water systems in trust for the County of Maui to manage. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-26 To Senate Water and Land Committee |
| HI | SB3095 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes the Climate Health and Environmental Action Special Fund in the Department of Land and Natural Resources to minimize the impacts of, and respond to, climate crises funded by a $25 tax on transient accommodations. Exempts certain housing u... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-26 To Senate Water and Land Committee |
| HI | SB2478 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish imu infrastructure in state parks. Appropriates funds. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-24 To Senate Water and Land Committee |
| HI | SB2587 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources to compile a list of approved archaeologists to ensure the quality and integrity of archaeological services contracted by developers. Specifies informat... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-24 To Senate Water and Land Committee |
| HI | SB2621 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends the definition of "endangered species". Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to designate as an endangered species any species of land plant as required by legislative act. Directs the department to designate certain species o... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-24 To Senate Water and Land Committee |
| HI | SB2755 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes the use of special land and development fund moneys to eradicate or mitigate invasive species and install and maintain safety improvements on improved lands that provide lease revenue to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and tha... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-24 To Senate Water and Land Committee |
| HI | SB2798 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes the hike safe card program and search and rescue special fund to be administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when th... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-24 To Senate Water and Land Committee |
| HI | SB2906 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes an annual fee on landowners who own more than 500 acres to be collected by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Uses the revenue for firefighting and fire prevention. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-01-24 To Senate Water and Land Committee |