HB 2361: DLNR; Kaneohe Bay Regional Council; Administrative Support; Chairperson; Meeting Frequency
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-04-29
Current Status:
Passed
(2026-06-05: Act 091, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The bill requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide administrative support (staff and drafting help) to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council. It changes the chair selection so the council’s voting members choose the chair from among all members, including nonvoting members, on an annual rotating basis. It also requires the council to hold meetings quarterly.
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Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide administrative support to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council. Requires the chairperson of the Council to be selected by the voting members from among all voting and nonvoting members on an annual and rotating basis. Requires the Council to meet quarterly. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide administrative support to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council. Requires the chairperson of the Council to be selected by the voting members from among all voting and nonvoting members on an annual and rotating basis. Requires the Council to meet quarterly.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE KANEOHE BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 200D-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending subsection (a) to read:
"(a) There is established within the department of
land and natural resources, for administrative purposes only, the Kaneohe Bay
regional council[; provided that except for the participation on the council
of the two representatives from the department of land and natural resources as
ex officio nonvoting members pursuant to subsection (c) and except as provided
under section 26-35, the]. The
department of land and natural resources shall [not] provide
administrative support to the council, including providing staff, drafting, and
other support at council meetings. The
council shall be composed of seven voting members appointed by the governor in
accordance with section 26-34 and ex officio nonvoting members as provided in
subsection (c). The members shall serve
without compensation."
2. By amending subsection (e) to read:
SECTION 2. Section 200D-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§200D-4
[Annual meeting.] Council meetings. The council shall schedule and conduct a
meeting in accordance with chapter 92 [in each year of its operation.] quarterly."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
DLNR; Kaneohe Bay Regional Council; Administrative Support; Chairperson; Meeting Frequency
Description:
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE KANEOHE BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 200D-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending subsection (a) to read:
"(a) There is established within the department of
land and natural resources, for administrative purposes only, the Kaneohe Bay
regional council[; provided that except for the participation on the council
of the two representatives from the department of land and natural resources as
ex officio nonvoting members pursuant to subsection (c) and except as provided
under section 26-35, the]. The
department of land and natural resources shall [not] provide
administrative support to the council, including providing staff, drafting, and
other support at council meetings. The
council shall be composed of seven voting members appointed by the governor in
accordance with section 26-34 and ex officio nonvoting members as provided in
subsection (c). The members shall serve
without compensation."
2. By amending subsection (e) to read:
SECTION 2. Section 200D-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§200D-4
[Annual meeting.] Council meetings. The council shall schedule and conduct a
meeting in accordance with chapter 92 [in each year of its operation.] quarterly."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on January 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DLNR; Kaneohe Bay Regional Council; Administrative Support; Chairperson; Meeting Frequency
Description:
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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H.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE KANEOHE BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 200D-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending subsection (a) to read:
"(a) There is established within the department of
land and natural resources, for administrative purposes only, the Kaneohe Bay
regional council[; provided that except for the participation on the council
of the two representatives from the department of land and natural resources as
ex officio nonvoting members pursuant to subsection (c) and except as provided
under section 26-35, the]. The
department of land and natural resources shall [not] provide
administrative support to the council, including providing staff, drafting, and
other support at council meetings. The
council shall be composed of seven voting members appointed by the governor in
accordance with section 26-34 and ex officio nonvoting members as provided in
subsection (c). The members shall serve
without compensation."
2. By amending subsection (e) to read:
SECTION 2. Section 200D-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§200D-4
[Annual meeting.] Council meetings. The council shall schedule and conduct a
meeting in accordance with chapter 92 [in each year of its operation.] quarterly."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Kaneohe Bay Regional Council; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Administrative Support; Chairperson; Meeting Frequency
Description:
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide administrative support to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council. Requires the chairperson of the Council to be selected by the voting members from among all voting and nonvoting members on an annual and rotating basis. Requires the Council to meet quarterly. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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H.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to the kaneohe bay regional council.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 200D-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending subsection (a) to read:
"(a) There is established within the department of
land and natural resources, for administrative purposes only, the Kaneohe Bay
regional council[; provided that except for the participation on the council
of the two representatives from the department of land and natural resources as
ex officio nonvoting members pursuant to subsection (c) and except as provided
under section 26-35, the]. The
department of land and natural resources shall [not] provide
administrative support to the council, including providing staff, drafting, and
other support at council meetings. The
council shall be composed of seven voting members appointed by the governor in
accordance with section 26-34 and ex officio nonvoting members as provided in
subsection (c). The members shall serve
without compensation."
2. By amending subsection (e) to read:
SECTION 2. Section 200D-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§200D-4
[Annual meeting.] Council meetings. The council shall schedule and conduct a
meeting in accordance with chapter 92 [in each year of its operation.] quarterly."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Kaneohe Bay Regional Council; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Administrative Support; Chairperson; Meeting Frequency
Description:
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide administrative support to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council. Requires the chairperson of the Council to be selected by the voting members from among all voting and nonvoting members on an annual and rotating basis. Requires the Council to meet quarterly.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Jun 5, 2026 | Act 091, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191). |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Act 091, 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191). |
| May 8, 2026 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
| May 7, 2026 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| May 6, 2026 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816). |
| May 6, 2026 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| May 6, 2026 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 86-26). |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday 05-06-26. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 86-26) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 29, 2026 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 229. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 9:00AM; CR 229. |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-26 9:00AM; CR 229. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 738). |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Lee, C. Chairs; Moriwaki Co-Chair; Keohokalole. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
| Apr 20, 2026 | House Conferees Appointed: Hashem, Morikawa Co-Chairs; Souza. |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
| Apr 16, 2026 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 684) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | One Day Notice 04-14-26. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3738) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C.. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3254) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 23, 2026 | The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 20, 2026 | The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-23-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Referred to WLA, WAM. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 102). |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 889-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 23, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 02-23-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 459-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Feb 12, 2026 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Belatti, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 02-12-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Pending introduction. |
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| May 6, 2026 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| May 6, 2026 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 14, 2026 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 7, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Mar 23, 2026 | The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts |
Passed |
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| Mar 5, 2026 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 23, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 12, 2026 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Water & Land |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Department of Land and Natural Resources | *** Support | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Ko`olau Foundation | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Ko`olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club | *** Support | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Koʻolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club | ** Support |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 889-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2361
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 2361, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE KANEOHE BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to require:
(1) The Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide administrative support to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council;
(2) The Chairperson of the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council to be considered from among all voting and nonvoting members and to be selected by the voting members on an annual and rotating basis; and
(3) The Kaneohe Bay Regional Council to meet quarterly.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Koʻolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club. Your Committee received comments on this measure from one individual.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 2361, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 459-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2361
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Water & Land, to which was referred H.B. No. 2361 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE KANEOHE BAY REGIONAL COUNCIL,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to require:
(1) The Department of Land and Natural Resources to provide administrative support to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council;
(2) The Chairperson of the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council to be considered from among all voting and nonvoting members and to be selected by the voting members on an annual and rotating basis; and
(3) The Kaneohe Bay Regional Council to meet quarterly.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Land and Natural Resources; Koʻolau Foundation; and one individual.
Your Committee finds that the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council was established to serve as a community-based advisory body to the Department of Land and Natural Resources on the management, use, and protection of Kaneohe Bay. The Council provides a vital forum for stakeholder input, coordinating the perspectives of residents, cultural practitioners, environmental groups, fishers, and commercial operators to ensure the sustainable use of Kaneohe Bay. Your Committee further finds that this measure strengthens the Council's ability to fulfill its important advisory role.
Your Committee has amended this measure by changing its effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water & Land that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 2361, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 2361, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Water & Land,
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____________________________ MARK J. HASHEM, Chair |
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| Apr 7, 2026 | HB2361_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-07-26_.PDF |
| Mar 23, 2026 | HB2361_HD1_TESTIMONY_WLA_03-23-26_.PDF |
| Feb 24, 2026 | HB2361_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-23-26_.PDF |
| Feb 12, 2026 | HB2361_TESTIMONY_WAL_02-12-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
3MIN
Conference Committee
53SEC
Conference Committee
1MIN
Conference Committee
26SEC
House Standing Committee on Finance
40SEC
House Standing Committee on Finance
4MIN
House Standing Committee on Water & Land
1MIN
