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SB 839

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 8 co-sponsors

Hawaii SB 839 modifies DLNR operations but requires bill text review; currently in committee consideration with mixed legislative momentum.

Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.
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Bill Summary · SB 839

Legislative bill overview

SB 839 relates to Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) but the bill text itself is not provided in your request, making a detailed analysis impossible. Based solely on the legislative history, this appears to be a measure that has undergone committee review and been carried over from the 2025 session into 2026 for further consideration.

Why is this important

The DLNR oversees Hawaii's public lands, natural resources, forestry, and conservation efforts—matters that affect environmental protection, public access to lands, and resource management statewide. Any substantive changes to DLNR operations or authority could impact these areas significantly.

Potential points of contention

  • Bill specifics unknown: Without the actual text, specific contentious elements cannot be identified
  • Committee referrals suggest complexity: The measure's referral to Water, Land & Agriculture (WLA) and Judiciary (JDC) committees suggests it may involve legal or jurisdictional questions worth debating
  • Deferred action indicates disagreement: The initial deferral suggests legislators needed more information or had concerns requiring further discussion

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

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