Hawaii SB769 amends the Mauna Kea stewardship and oversight authority's responsibilities and permits.

Hawaii SB769 amends the responsibilities and permit application processes of the Mauna Kea stewardship and oversight authority. The bill clarifies that the authority should not apply for conservation district use permits on behalf of lessees, who must serve as the applicants. The authority will become the regulatory body for approving or denying such permits and ensuring lessee compliance. Certain permits in effect as of July 1, 2028, will not transfer to the authority.

Hawaii SB769 amends the Mauna Kea stewardship and oversight authority's responsibilities and permits.

Hawaii SB769 amends the responsibilities and permit application processes of the Mauna Kea stewardship and oversight authority. The bill clarifies that the authority should not apply for conservation district use permits on behalf of lessees, who must serve as the applicants. The authority will become the regulatory body for approving or denying such permits and ensuring lessee compliance. Certain permits in effect as of July 1, 2028, will not transfer to the authority.