HB 698 Hawaii House · 2023 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.

Summary
Exempts easements granted over public lands affecting the transfer of public lands between DLNR and DOA from formal county subdivision process and approval requirements. Requires the DOA to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the DOA, prior to offering a lease, to inquire with the DLNR regarding any easements required for access to landlocked forest reserves or other assets on the lands subject to the lease. Requires the lessee to develop a conservation program and plan if conservation resources exist on the land. Before the transfer of non-agricultural park lands, authorizes the DOA to request information from the DLNR related to the establishment of necessary and reasonable easements upon the lands. Requires approval from the board of land and natural resources and the board of agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
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Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2023 Last action Jan 30, 2023
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Jan 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to WAL/AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3
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Jan 23, 2023
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Jan 20, 2023
Introduced
Pending introduction.
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7 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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