Redefines island burial councils to focus on Native Hawaiian cultural practices.

This bill amends the composition of island burial councils in Hawaii to prioritize members with deep understanding of Native Hawaiian cultural practices. It removes the requirement for representatives with development and large property owner interests, aiming to align the councils more closely with the spiritual and cultural values of Native Hawaiians. Each council will include representatives from specified geographic regions, ensuring a focus on the care and protection of ancestral remains. The councils will serve without compensation but will be reimbursed for necessary expenses.

Redefines island burial councils to focus on Native Hawaiian cultural practices.

This bill amends the composition of island burial councils in Hawaii to prioritize members with deep understanding of Native Hawaiian cultural practices. It removes the requirement for representatives with development and large property owner interests, aiming to align the councils more closely with the spiritual and cultural values of Native Hawaiians. Each council will include representatives from specified geographic regions, ensuring a focus on the care and protection of ancestral remains. The councils will serve without compensation but will be reimbursed for necessary expenses.