Informing the Legislature that on July 8, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2471 HD2 SD2 CD1 (ACT 220).

This bill, signed into law by Governor Josh Green on July 8, 2024, establishes a new process for inspecting public land in Hawaii that is leased or licensed to private entities. To address concerns that government staff may lack the expertise to assess building conditions, the law requires lessees to pay for qualified third-party inspectors to evaluate properties every five years. If these inspections reveal that structures need repair or replacement, the leaseholder must fix the issues at their own expense or face the risk of having their lease terminated. The legislation also ensures that inspections verify the land is being used for its intended purpose and that no unauthorized activities or hazardous materials are present.