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SB 2745

RELATING TO NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LEASES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 4 co-sponsors

SB 2745 revises Hawaii's non-agricultural park lease regulations, potentially affecting state revenue, public land access, and commercial operations in public recreational areas.

Referred to WLA/AEN, WAM.
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Bill Summary · SB 2745

Legislative bill overview

SB 2745 modifies Hawaii's regulations governing leases for non-agricultural uses in public parks and recreational areas. The bill has recently been introduced and referred to the Water, Land & Agriculture (WLA) and Agriculture & Environment (AEN) committees for review, with a subsequent referral to the Ways & Means (WAM) committee.

Why is this important

Park lease policies directly affect how Hawaii's public lands are utilized for commercial, recreational, and community purposes. Changes to these regulations can influence everything from pricing structures and lease terms to which entities can operate within public parks, ultimately affecting both state revenue and public access to green spaces.

Potential points of contention

  • Lease pricing and fairness: Questions about whether new lease terms adequately compensate the state or provide competitive advantages to certain operators over others
  • Public access concerns: Whether modifications preserve adequate public use of parks or prioritize commercial/private interests
  • Scope of "non-agricultural" uses: Ambiguity around what activities qualify as non-agricultural and whether the definition is appropriately broad or narrow

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

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