SB 6 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.

Summary
Clarifies that the Board of Land and Natural Resources' authority shall supersede the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority for all lands designated under the state conservation district; provided that the Board of Land and Natural Resources upholds its affirmative and non-transferable duty to protect the traditional and customary rights of native Hawaiians as articulated in the Hawaii State Constitution. Clarifies that the natural resource management enforcement and emergency response over Mauna Kea lands shall remain the responsibility of the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 7/1/2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Re-Referred to WLA/HWN, JDC.
upper
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC.
upper
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
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