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HB 313

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Alcos and 9 co-sponsors

HB 313 addresses Hawaiian Home Lands trust administration, likely affecting Native Hawaiian homestead access, land management, or beneficiary eligibility in Hawaii's 200,000-acre trust system.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 313

Legislative bill overview

HB 313 addresses matters related to Hawaiian Home Lands, a trust system established to provide homesteads for Native Hawaiians. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and has been referred to three committees (Economic Development, Judiciary/Hawaiian Affairs, and Finance) for review. The specific provisions of the bill are not detailed in the action history provided.

Why is this important

Hawaiian Home Lands represent approximately 200,000 acres held in trust by the state, with significant cultural, historical, and economic importance to Native Hawaiians. Legislation affecting this system impacts beneficiary access to homesteads, land management practices, and trust administration—issues central to Native Hawaiian sovereignty and self-determination efforts.

Potential points of contention

  • Trust management and accountability: Questions about how efficiently the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands administers the program, including waitlist management (currently tens of thousands of Hawaiians awaiting homesteads)
  • Beneficiary access and equity: Debate over eligibility criteria, allocation priorities, and whether current processes adequately serve Native Hawaiian communities with greatest need
  • Fiscal implications: State budget constraints versus funding demands to expand homestead availability, infrastructure development, and administrative capacity

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

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