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HB 1353

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Daniel Holt and 2 co-sponsors

HB 1353 modifies Department of Hawaiian Home Lands operations; referred to multiple committees and carried over to 2026 session without passage.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1353

Legislative bill overview

HB 1353 relates to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), though the specific substantive provisions are not detailed in the available legislative record. The bill was introduced in January 2025, referred to three committees (Housing, Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, and Finance), and carried over to the 2026 legislative session without passage.

Why is this important

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands manages approximately 200,000 acres of trust land designated for Native Hawaiian homesteading under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920. Any legislation affecting DHHL operations potentially impacts housing access, land management, and Native Hawaiian beneficiary rights—making it consequential for both the beneficiary community and Hawaii's housing policy.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in available documents: The specific provisions of HB 1353 are not publicly detailed in this record, making it impossible to identify what changes are proposed or what stakeholders might oppose
  • Multi-committee jurisdiction: Referral to Housing, Judiciary, and Finance committees suggests the bill may address operational, legal, or fiscal matters that could have complex tradeoffs
  • Carryover status: The bill's deferral to 2026 suggests either insufficient support, competing priorities, or the need for further committee deliberation

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

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