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SB 19

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lorraine Inouye

Hawaii SB 19 modifies Department of Land and Natural Resources operations and is advancing through legislature with amendments pending 2026 session completion.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 19

Legislative bill overview

SB 19 relates to modifications within Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), though the specific substantive provisions are not detailed in the legislative action record provided. The bill has advanced through committee review with amendments and is currently carried over to the 2026 Regular Session following passage of its second reading.

Why is this important

The DLNR oversees Hawaii's public lands, natural resources, and environmental protections—matters affecting conservation, public access, Native Hawaiian interests, and land management across the islands. Changes to DLNR operations or authorities can have broad implications for environmental policy, land use, and resource allocation in Hawaii.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific amendments made in SD 1 are not disclosed in this record, making it unclear what stakeholder concerns drove revisions
  • DLNR bills often involve competing interests between conservation, development, and Native Hawaiian land rights—areas where consensus is difficult to achieve
  • The bill's carryover to 2026 suggests either incomplete consensus or lower priority relative to other measures

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

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