All Roll Calls
Yes: 207 • No: 0
HawaiiHB 13482025–2026 Regular Session (Year 1)HouseWALLET
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Sponsored By: Dee Morikawa (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease public lands for recreation-residence use by public lottery under certain conditions and restrict participation in the public lottery to residents of the county in which the leased land is located under certain conditions. (CD1)
BLNRPublic LandsRecreation-Residence Use LeasesPublic LotteryWTL, JDC
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Bill Overview
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Cabin lease transfers carry $1,200 fee
Transferring or assigning a recreation-cabin lease carries a $1,200 fee payable to Hawaii’s Board of Land and Natural Resources. The board adjusts this fee each year using the five-year rolling average change in the GDP implicit price deflator. This price index adjustment means the fee can change over time.
Cabin renters gain renewal rights with conditions
Cabin leaseholders can negotiate one additional lease term of up to 20 years with Hawaii’s Board of Land and Natural Resources. The board must find them in good standing at expiration, meaning they have met all lease obligations. Leaseholders must request renewal in writing at least 60 days before their lease ends. Renewed annual rent is adjusted using the five-year rolling average change in the GDP implicit price deflator, a price index. The board must enforce lease terms and set penalties and fines unless the lease already specifies them.
Local residents get first cabin lottery access
Beginning July 1, 2025, Hawaii uses public lotteries for recreation-cabin leases lasting up to 20 years. Eligible lands include state parks, forest reserves, and other lands set aside by executive order; cabins are for part-time recreation. County residents get first access; if too few enter, the board can admit other Hawaii residents, then nonresidents. Lease prices must reflect appraised fair market value, and groups sharing a cabin get only one lottery entry. The board must offer vacant cabins within 12 months.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Dee Morikawa
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Luke A. Evslin
Democratic • House
Kim Coco Iwamoto
Democratic • House
LAMOSAO
Affiliation unavailable
Tyson K. Miyake
Democratic • House
Nadine K. Nakamura
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/30/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 49 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/21/2025
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 4/21/2025
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/8/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/27/2025
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/14/2025
The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 49 • No: 0
House vote • 2/27/2025
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 2/10/2025
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA...
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2025
The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act 225, 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1327).
6/25/2025SenateAct 225, on 06/25/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1327).
6/25/2025HouseReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
5/2/2025SenateReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
5/1/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor.
5/1/2025HousePassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
4/30/2025SenatePassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick excused (2).
4/30/2025HouseReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 53) as amended in (CD 1).
4/24/2025HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25.
4/24/2025HouseReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 53).
4/24/2025Senate48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25
4/24/2025SenateThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Elefante.
4/21/2025SenateThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Tarnas, Iwamoto, Morikawa, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/21/2025HouseBill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-21-25 10:00AM in conference room 229.
4/17/2025HouseReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).
4/15/2025SenateSenate Conferees Appointed: Inouye Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Elefante, DeCorte.
4/15/2025SenateReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788).
4/15/2025HouseHouse Conferees Appointed: Hashem, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Iwamoto, Morikawa, Souza.
4/14/2025HouseReceived notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704).
4/11/2025SenateHouse disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/10/2025HouseReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
4/8/2025SenateReturned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 762) in amended form (SD 2).
4/8/2025HouseReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1665) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
4/3/2025Senate48 Hrs. Notice 04-08-25.
4/3/2025SenateThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
3/27/2025Senate
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