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HCR 193

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE AND CONSIDER THE TRANSFER OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN BURIAL SITE MANAGEMENT UNDER CHAPTER 6E, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FROM THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION TO THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Daniel Holt

Overview: Bill HCR 193 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) to convene a working group to examine and consider the transfer of native Hawaiian

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 553).
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Bill Summary · HCR 193

Overview: Bill HCR 193 is a concurrent resolution requesting the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) to convene a working group to examine and consider the transfer of native Hawaiian burial site management under Chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, from the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) to OHA.

Purpose and Intent: The resolution aims to address concerns about the management of native Hawaiian burial sites, which are currently under the purview of SHPD. The goal is to explore the potential transfer of this responsibility to OHA, which may be better equipped to handle the cultural and spiritual aspects of burial site management.

Key Provisions:
- Requests OHA to convene a working group to examine the transfer of native Hawaiian burial site management from SHPD to OHA
- Directs the working group to consider the legal, practical, and cultural implications of such a transfer
- Requires the working group to report its findings and recommendations to the legislature

Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary affected parties would be OHA, SHPD, and the native Hawaiian community, as the resolution seeks to address concerns about the appropriate management of native Hawaiian burial sites.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The resolution has been received by the legislature and is currently in the process of being considered.

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

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