HawaiiSB 2102025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate

RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

Sponsored By: Kurt Fevella (Republican)

In Committee

Summary

Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from approving any land disposition to the United States military that allows for or facilitates any military training activities on the subject lands. Requires that any lease or lease extension between the State and the US Department of Defense or branches of the US military include certain provisions, including an acknowledgement that the State retains authority over all environmental matters within its jurisdiction. Provides that violation of state or federal environmental law, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting the health and safety of the State's residents, shall be grounds for terminating the lease.

DLNRUnited States MilitaryLeasesLease ExtensionsProhibitionsPublic LandsWLA/PSM, JDC

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kurt Fevella

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Samantha DeCorte

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC.

    1/21/2026Senate
  2. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

    12/8/2025
  3. Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC.

    1/17/2025Senate
  4. Introduced and passed First Reading.

    1/15/2025Senate
  5. Pending Introduction.

    1/13/2025Senate

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