SB535

Establishes an advisory committee to inventory federal lands in Hawaii and assess their potential transfer to the state.

The bill establishes an advisory committee to create an inventory of federal lands in Hawaii that may be returned to the state. The committee will make recommendations to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Health regarding the conditions of these lands and the potential for transfer. The committee will also analyze the terms and conditions of potential transfer, including environmental remediation and costs. The committee will submit annual reports to the legislature starting in 2027. The committee will cease to exist on December 31, 2035.