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SB 904

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dru Kanuha

SB 904 addresses Department of Hawaiian Home Lands operations affecting native Hawaiian land access and trust management, referred to committee for further consideration in 2026.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 904

Legislative bill overview

SB 904 relates to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), a state agency responsible for managing approximately 200,000 acres of trust land dedicated to native Hawaiians. The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative actions, but given its referral to the Hawaiian/Hawaiian Homestead committee, it likely addresses DHHL operations, land management, or beneficiary services.

Why is this important

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands administers one of the nation's largest trust land systems and directly affects tens of thousands of native Hawaiian families seeking homestead leases and housing opportunities. Changes to DHHL policy or operations have substantial implications for native Hawaiian economic self-determination and access to ancestral lands, making this legislation potentially significant for Hawaii's indigenous community.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity unknown: Without the bill's actual text, the precise provisions creating support or opposition cannot be identified
  • Historical DHHL challenges: Long-standing debates surround waitlist management, lease allocation, and land development priorities that this bill may address
  • Trust obligation interpretation: Disagreement may exist over how broadly DHHL should interpret its fiduciary duties to native Hawaiian beneficiaries versus other state considerations

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

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