Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 6
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
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 upholds its affirmative and non-transferable duty to protect the traditional and customary rights of native Hawaiians as articulated in the Hawaii State Constitution. Clarifies that the natural resource management enforcement and emergency response over Mauna Kea lands shall remain the responsibility of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 7/1/2026.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 8, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 15, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 16, 2025 · Senate
Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, JDC.