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HB 1144

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT IN THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROGRAM.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

HB 1144 modifies employment structure and staffing practices in Hawaii's State Historic Preservation Program to improve workforce management and program effectiveness.

Re-Referred to WLA/LBT, WAM.
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Bill Summary · HB 1144

Legislative bill overview

HB 1144 addresses employment positions and practices within Hawaii's State Historic Preservation Program. The bill has been referred to committee but specific language details are not publicly available in the provided information. The measure appears focused on modernizing or adjusting how the state manages its historic preservation workforce.

Why is this important

Hawaii's historic preservation program protects culturally and historically significant sites, including Native Hawaiian heritage locations. Employment structure changes can affect the program's capacity to conduct surveys, manage projects, and protect irreplaceable cultural resources. Staffing decisions directly impact how effectively the state preserves its unique historical assets.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether proposed changes adequately fund preservation work or reduce capacity to protect historic sites
  • Questions about whether reforms address Native Hawaiian consultation and cultural stewardship in preservation decisions
  • Concerns about job security for current employees versus flexibility to modernize positions and hiring practices

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

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