Hawaii SB2786 allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to review projects on its lands for historic preservation impacts.
Hawaii SB2786 enables the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct its own reviews of projects on its lands for impacts on historic properties or burial sites. The bill appropriates funds for three full-time positions: a historic preservation specialist, an archaeologist, and an architectural historian. It also mandates that the department consult with the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the appropriate island burial council as needed. The bill's changes take effect on July 2, 2026.
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