RELATING TO LAND TRANSFERS.

HB 1309 authorizes state agencies to transfer specific lands under their control to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). This bill directly affects DHHL, which manages land for Native Hawaiians, by enabling it to receive these properties. The key provision is the legal authorization for the land transfer, streamlining the process between state agencies and DHHL. The bill does not alter existing land management policies or create new funding mechanisms. It is currently pending in the legislature for the 2026 session.