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 bill is a House resolution that urges the Governor of Hawaii to protect the state public land trust and Native Hawaiian rights, particularly in response to potential federal condemnation of state lands. It acknowledges historical harms caused by military activities and notes that the state has provided various benefits to military personnel while receiving insufficient federal reimbursement. The resolution states that if the federal government initiates condemnation proceedings against state lands, the legislature is prepared to take action by repealing or suspending numerous statutory provisions that provide exemptions, tax benefits, and other privileges to military members and their dependents. The bill does not enact new laws but serves as a formal statement of intent and a directive to the Governor to take protective measures.