SB2537 amends the establishment and operations of the Hawaii State Land Use Commission.

SB2537 modifies the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish the State Land Use Commission, consisting of nine members appointed from various counties and at large. The bill specifies that at least one member must have expertise in traditional Hawaiian land usage and another in water resource management. The commission is exempt from certain sections of the statutes but must adhere to others, maintaining its independence when the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development is involved. The commission can engage employees and receive funds from various sources.

SB2537 amends the establishment and operations of the Hawaii State Land Use Commission.

SB2537 modifies the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish the State Land Use Commission, consisting of nine members appointed from various counties and at large. The bill specifies that at least one member must have expertise in traditional Hawaiian land usage and another in water resource management. The commission is exempt from certain sections of the statutes but must adhere to others, maintaining its independence when the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development is involved. The commission can engage employees and receive funds from various sources.