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HB 410

RELATING TO THE BUDGET OF THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

HB 410 appropriates state budget funding to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for Native Hawaiian programs and services, signed into law as Act 248 on June 30, 2025.

Act 248, 06/30/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1351).
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Bill Summary · HB 410

Legislative bill overview

HB 410 appropriates funds to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), Hawaii's state agency responsible for programs and services benefiting Native Hawaiians. The bill was signed into law on June 30, 2025, as Act 248, establishing the budget allocation for OHA operations during the specified fiscal period.

Why is this important

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs manages significant resources for Native Hawaiian education, healthcare, land management, and cultural programs. Budget allocations directly determine the scope and quality of services available to Native Hawaiian communities and affect stewardship of OHA's extensive land trust holdings.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding levels: Debate over whether appropriations adequately address growing needs in Native Hawaiian education, health disparities, and housing affordability
  • Accountability and transparency: Questions about OHA's fiscal management, administrative overhead, and effectiveness of program spending
  • Land trust management: Concerns about how OHA manages and distributes revenue from its significant land holdings and whether beneficiaries receive equitable returns

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

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