Increases public land trust revenue transfer to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to support Native Hawaiians.

This bill increases the annual transfer of public land trust revenues to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to ensure it meets the 20% pro rata share required by the Hawaii State Constitution. The increase is temporary, lasting from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, and aims to provide stability and support to Native Hawaiian communities during a period of federal funding uncertainty. The bill reaffirms the state's constitutional obligation to the 20% pro rata share and allows time for the public land trust working group to develop long-term solutions.

Increases public land trust revenue transfer to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to support Native Hawaiians.

This bill increases the annual transfer of public land trust revenues to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to ensure it meets the 20% pro rata share required by the Hawaii State Constitution. The increase is temporary, lasting from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, and aims to provide stability and support to Native Hawaiian communities during a period of federal funding uncertainty. The bill reaffirms the state's constitutional obligation to the 20% pro rata share and allows time for the public land trust working group to develop long-term solutions.