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HB 2100

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT DESTRUCTIVE LIVE-FIRE MILITARY TRAINING ON PUBLIC LANDS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

Hawaii constitutional amendment would ban destructive live-fire military training on public lands, requiring voter approval and permanently restricting DoD operations on state property.

Referred to WAL/PBS, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3
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Bill Summary · HB 2100

Legislative bill overview

HB 2100 proposes a constitutional amendment to Hawaii's state constitution that would prohibit destructive live-fire military training exercises on public lands. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Nadine Nakamura, has passed first reading and is currently under review by multiple committees including Water, Agriculture & Land (WAL), Public Safety (PBS), Judiciary (JHA), and Finance (FIN).

Why this is important

Hawaii hosts significant U.S. military installations and training ranges on public lands, making this a substantive policy question about land use priorities and environmental stewardship. A constitutional amendment—the highest level of legal protection—would permanently restrict military training activities and would require voter approval, making this a direct democracy question about how Hawaiians want their public resources used.

Potential points of contention

  • Military readiness vs. land protection: The military may argue that training restrictions compromise operational effectiveness and national security capabilities in the Pacific region
  • Economic and employment impacts: Military installations and training activities generate significant jobs and economic activity; restrictions could have spillover effects on defense contractor employment and local economies
  • Definition of "destructive": The bill's effectiveness depends heavily on how "destructive" is defined—ambiguous language could lead to litigation and enforcement challenges
  • Federal vs. state authority: Questions may arise about whether Hawaii can constitutionally restrict federal military operations on federal lands within state borders

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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