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HB 135

RELATING TO LAND.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sean Quinlan

Hawaii HB 135 addresses unspecified land matters; passed committee with amendments in 2025 but was deferred to 2026 session, indicating ongoing legislative deliberation.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 135

Legislative bill overview

HB 135 is a Hawaii land-related bill sponsored by Representative Sean Quinlan that underwent committee amendments during the 2025 legislative session. The bill passed the Transportation Committee with amendments in February 2025 but was carried over to the 2026 Regular Session without final passage, indicating unresolved issues or insufficient legislative time.

Why is this important

Land legislation in Hawaii directly affects property rights, development, environmental protections, and public access—issues central to the state's ongoing debates over housing affordability, agricultural preservation, and Native Hawaiian land rights. The bill's specific focus and amendments are not detailed in the available action summary, making it difficult to assess precise real-world impact without the bill text.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill underwent amendments in committee, suggesting initial concerns about its language or provisions that required modification before advancing
  • The lack of detailed bill text in public records makes it impossible to identify specific contentious elements (zoning, Native Hawaiian lands, conservation easements, or development restrictions may be involved)
  • The carryover to 2026 suggests either deliberate postponement for further negotiation or insufficient votes/time for final passage, indicating potential legislative disagreement

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

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