Hawaii HB2592 clarifies the transfer of Mauna Kea land management responsibilities to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.

Hawaii HB2592 aims to clarify the transfer of land management responsibilities for Mauna Kea to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. The bill explicitly states that the transfer of real property interests in Mauna Kea lands to the authority will occur on July 1, 2028, as a matter of law. It also ensures that certain astronomical observatory conservation district use permits will not be transferred to the authority. The university of Hawaii will continue to manage these permits until they are transferred to the respective observatories.

Hawaii HB2592 clarifies the transfer of Mauna Kea land management responsibilities to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.

Hawaii HB2592 aims to clarify the transfer of land management responsibilities for Mauna Kea to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. The bill explicitly states that the transfer of real property interests in Mauna Kea lands to the authority will occur on July 1, 2028, as a matter of law. It also ensures that certain astronomical observatory conservation district use permits will not be transferred to the authority. The university of Hawaii will continue to manage these permits until they are transferred to the respective observatories.