REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP TO REFORM OR ELIMINATE THE LAND COURT.

SCR 9 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting the Chief Justice of Hawaii's Supreme Court to establish a working group to study reforms or elimination of the Land Court. The working group would include representatives from the Judiciary, Hawaii Legislature, Board of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaii State Bar Association, and title companies. It aims to address concerns about the Land Court's delays, its handling of lost title certificates, and backlogs in property title processing. The group must submit recommendations, including potential legislation, to the Legislature by early 2026. This resolution does not change laws but initiates a review process.