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SB 2083

RELATING TO STATE-OWNED HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND INHERITED LANDS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 5 co-sponsors

SB 2083 establishes management procedures for Hawaii's state-owned historic properties and inherited lands while advancing with committee-recommended amendments.

The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
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Bill Summary · SB 2083

Legislative bill overview

SB 2083 addresses the management and disposition of state-owned historic properties and inherited lands in Hawaii. The bill has advanced through committee with recommended amendments after receiving a public hearing. The measure appears designed to establish or clarify procedures for how the state handles these culturally and historically significant properties.

Why is this important

Hawaii has substantial state-owned lands with historical significance and inherited property interests that require clear management frameworks. Proper stewardship of these properties affects Native Hawaiian communities, cultural preservation, land access, and state revenue. The bill's passage could establish precedent for how the state balances historic preservation, property rights, and community interests.

Potential points of contention

  • Native Hawaiian land claims and sovereignty: Inherited lands and historic properties often intersect with Native Hawaiian claims; clarity on state ownership versus community stewardship rights may be contested
  • Definition and scope of "historic properties": Disagreement over which properties qualify, what restrictions apply to their use, and whether protections prevent profitable development
  • Fiscal implications: The recommended amendments suggest cost or budgetary concerns about maintaining these properties or potentially reducing state revenue from land disposition

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

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