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SB 2790

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lynn DeCoite and 1 co-sponsor

SB 2790 advances through Hawaii legislature with unanimous committee approval to modify Department of Hawaiian Home Lands operations or authority.

The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HWN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, Lamosao, Ihara, Keohokalole, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
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Bill Summary · SB 2790

Legislative bill overview

SB 2790 relates to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill has advanced through the Hawaiian Affairs Committee with a unanimous recommendation for passage without amendments as of February 2026.

Why is this important

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands administers trust lands and programs serving Native Hawaiians, making any legislation affecting this agency significant for beneficiaries and land management. Changes to DHHL operations, funding, or authority can directly impact housing, agriculture, and economic opportunities for Native Hawaiian communities.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific substantive provisions are unclear from the available action history, making it difficult to identify particular areas of disagreement
  • Without seeing the actual bill text, potential concerns regarding DHHL operations, beneficiary access, or land disposition cannot be assessed
  • The referral to the Ways and Appropriations Committee suggests possible fiscal implications that may warrant budget scrutiny

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

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