URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROTECT THE STATE PUBLIC LAND TRUST AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN RIGHTS, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE LEGISLATURE IS PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION IF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INITIATES CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST STATE LANDS.

This House Concurrent Resolution urges the Governor to protect Hawaii's public land trust and Native Hawaiian rights, particularly in response to potential federal condemnation proceedings against state lands. The bill states that if the federal government initiates condemnation actions, the Legislature is prepared to repeal various statutory benefits and exemptions currently provided to military personnel and their dependents. These provisions include tax breaks, residency exemptions, retirement benefits, and other privileges that the resolution argues are inconsistent with the state's constitutional obligations. The document serves as a formal statement of legislative intent rather than a law that immediately changes policy.