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HB 86

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 20 co-sponsors

HB 86 modifies Department of Land and Natural Resources operations; extended conference negotiations suggest significant disagreements between legislative chambers requiring resolution in 2026.

House Conferee(s) discharged.
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Bill Summary · HB 86

Legislative bill overview

HB 86 relates to Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources, though the specific substantive provisions are not detailed in the information provided. The bill has undergone extended conference committee negotiations across multiple sessions in April 2025 before being carried over to the 2026 regular session, suggesting either complexity or disagreement between chambers.

Why is this important

The Department of Land and Natural Resources manages Hawaii's public lands, natural resources, and environmental protections—matters directly affecting land use, conservation, recreation access, and resource allocation across the state. Changes to this department's authorities or operations can have significant consequences for Hawaiian communities and environmental stewardship.

Potential points of contention

  • The extended conference committee meetings suggest substantive disagreements between the House and Senate versions that required multiple rounds of negotiation
  • Without access to the bill's specific language, the nature of disputes—whether involving budgeting, regulatory authority, environmental standards, or land management policies—cannot be determined
  • The carryover to 2026 indicates unresolved issues that will require continued legislative attention and compromise

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

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