Hawaii SB1654 authorizes the transfer of certain state-owned lands to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for homestead development.
Hawaii SB1654 aims to address the shortage of land available for native Hawaiians by authorizing the transfer of specific state-owned lands to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. The bill highlights the historical context of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, which established a land trust for native Hawaiians. It notes the limited land holdings and the significant number of applicants on the waitlist for residential, agricultural, or pastoral leases.
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