Establishes a comprehensive historic preservation program within the State Historic Preservation Division.

The bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish a comprehensive historic preservation program within the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. This program includes research, surveys, and archaeological activities for historic and pre-contact sites and monuments. It also involves the acquisition, preservation, and restoration of historic properties, and the development of a statewide survey and inventory. The bill outlines the program's funding through fees and grants, and its coordination with counties and public and private agencies.

Establishes a comprehensive historic preservation program within the State Historic Preservation Division.

The bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish a comprehensive historic preservation program within the State Historic Preservation Division of the Department of Land and Natural Resources. This program includes research, surveys, and archaeological activities for historic and pre-contact sites and monuments. It also involves the acquisition, preservation, and restoration of historic properties, and the development of a statewide survey and inventory. The bill outlines the program's funding through fees and grants, and its coordination with counties and public and private agencies.