HB 2331 Hawaii House · 2022 Regular Session

RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

Summary
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from approving any land disposition to the United States military that allows for or facilitates any military training activities on the subject lands. Requires that any lease or lease extension between the State and the US Department of Defense or branches of the US military include certain provisions, including an acknowledgement that the State retains authority over all environmental matters within its jurisdiction. Provides that violation of state or federal environmental law, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting the health and safety of the State's residents, shall be grounds for terminating the lease. Prohibits the State from leasing public lands to or extending the lease of the US Department of Defense or any branch of the US military if the department or branch is noncompliant with any environmental order, consent decree, or memoranda of agreement, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting residents' health and safety.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2022 Last action Jan 28, 2022
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Jan 28, 2022
Committee
Referred to WAL/CMV/EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3
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Jan 26, 2022
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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