SB 1393: DOE; SFA; Public Lands Transfer
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-01
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-03-20: Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Requires the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies before the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority. Repeals the requirement that the Department of Education transfer title to lands it holds upon request of the School Facilities Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
Requires the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies before the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority. Repeals the requirement that the Department of Education transfer title to lands it holds upon request of the School Facilities Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Requires the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies before the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Requires the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies before the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority. (SD1)
Requires the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies prior to the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that, by requiring the school facilities authority to consult with the department of education and other impacted departments or agencies before initiating or requesting any land transfers, the department of education or other impacted department or agency, as the entity most familiar with the land use and requirements under its jurisdiction, will have the opportunity to fully assess the impacts of transferring control and ownership. The department of education's or other impacted department's or agency's assessment can then be shared with the school facilities authority for consideration. The requirement for the school facilities authority to consult with the department of education will prevent any unintentional disruption of the department's exclusive and primary mission to provide student learning and achievement.
The purpose of this Act is to promote a practical, balanced, and cooperative approach to state land management by:
(1) Requiring the school facilities authority to consult with the department of education or other impacted department or agency before any transfer or lease of land or property owned or occupied by the impacted department or agency to the school facilities authority; and
(2) Repealing the requirement that the department of education transfer title to lands it holds upon request of the school facilities authority.
This Act ensures that the school facilities authority's land use decisions align with the transferring agency's operational and strategic goals.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1705, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a)
If state lands, other than public lands, under the control and
management of another department or agency, are [required] identified
by the authority for purposes of this chapter, the authority shall consult
with the department or agency having control and management of the [required]
identified lands, [upon a request by the authority] and,
with the approval of the governor, the impacted department or agency shall
convey title or lease those identified lands, or an agreed upon
portion thereof, to the authority upon terms and conditions as may be
agreed to by the [parties; provided that at the request of the authority,
the department shall transfer any land to which it holds title to the
authority.] impacted department or agency."
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:
DOE; SFA; Public Lands Transfer
Description:
Requires the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies before the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority. Repeals the requirement that the Department of Education transfer title to lands it holds upon request of the School Facilities Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
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, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that, by requiring the school facilities authority to consult with the department of education and other impacted departments or agencies prior to initiating or requesting any land transfers, the department of education or other impacted department or agency, as the entity most familiar with the land use and requirements under its jurisdiction, will have the opportunity to fully assess the impacts of transferring control and ownership. The department of education's or other impacted department's or agency's assessment can then be shared with the school facilities authority for consideration. The requirement for the school facilities authority to consult with the department of education will prevent any unintentional disruption of the department's exclusive and primary mission to provide student learning and achievement.
The purpose of this Act is to promote a practical, balanced, and cooperative approach to state land management by:
(1) Requiring the school facilities authority to consult with the department of education or other impacted department or agency before any transfer or lease of land or property owned or occupied the impacted department or agency to the school facilities authority; and
(2) Repealing the requirement that the department of education transfer title to lands it holds upon request of the school facilities authority.
This Act ensures that the school facilities authority's land use decisions align with the transferring agency's operational and strategic goals.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1705, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a)
If state lands, other than public lands, under the control and
management of another department or agency, are [required] identified
by the authority for purposes of this chapter, the authority shall consult
with the department or agency having control and management of the [required]
identified lands, [upon a request by the authority] and,
with the approval of the governor, the impacted department or agency shall
convey title or lease those identified lands, or an agreed upon
portion thereof, to the authority upon terms and conditions as may be
agreed to by the [parties; provided that at the request of the authority,
the department shall transfer any land to which it holds title to the
authority.] impacted department or agency."
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:
DOE; SFA; Public Lands Transfer
Description:
Requires the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies before the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority. Repeals the requirement that the Department of Education transfer title to lands it holds upon request of the School Facilities Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that, by requiring the school facilities authority to consult with the department of education and other impacted departments or agencies prior to initiating or requesting any land transfers, the department of education or other impacted department or agency, as the entity most familiar with the land use and requirements under its jurisdiction, will have the opportunity to fully assess the impacts of transferring control and ownership. The department of education's or other impacted department's or agency's assessment can then be shared with the school facilities authority for consideration. The requirement for the school facilities authority to consult with the department of education will prevent any unintentional disruption of the department of education's exclusive and primary mission to provide student learning and achievement.
The purpose of this Act is to promote a practical, balanced, and cooperative approach to state land management by requiring the school facilities authority to consult with the department of education or other impacted department or agency before any transfer or lease of land or property owned or occupied by the department of education or other impacted department or agency. This Act ensures that the school facilities authority's land use decisions align with the department of education's operational and strategic goals.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1705, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a)
If state lands, other than public lands, under the control and
management of another department or agency, are [required] identified
by the authority for purposes of this chapter, the authority shall consult
with the department or agency having control and management of the [required]
identified lands, [upon a request by the authority] and,
with the approval of the governor, the impacted department or agency shall
convey title or lease those identified lands, or an agreed upon
portion thereof, to the authority upon terms and conditions as may be
agreed to by the [parties;] impacted department or agency;
provided that at the request of the authority, and upon consultation with
the department of education, the department of education shall
transfer any identified land or an agreed upon portion thereof, to
which it holds [title] ownership rights to the authority."
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:
DOE; SFA; Public Lands Transfer
Description:
Requires the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies before the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority. 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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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
S.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that, by requiring the school facilities authority to consult with the department of education and other impacted departments or agencies prior to initiating or requesting any land transfers, the department of education or other impacted department or agency, as the entity most familiar with the land use and requirements under its jurisdiction, will have the opportunity to fully assess the impacts of transferring control and ownership. The department of education's or other impacted department's or agency's assessment can then be shared with the school facilities authority for consideration. The requirement for the school facilities authority to consult with the department of education will prevent any unintentional disruption of the department of education's exclusive and primary mission to provide student learning and achievement.
Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to promote a practical, balanced, and cooperative approach to state land management by requiring consultation with the department of education or other impacted department or agency before any transfer or lease of land or property owned or occupied by the department of education or other impacted department or agency to the school facilities authority. This amendment ensures that the school facilities authority's land use decisions align with the department of education's operational and strategic goals.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1705, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a)
If state lands, other than public lands, under the control and
management of another department or agency, are [required] identified
by the authority for purposes of this chapter, the authority shall consult
with the department or agency having control and management of the [required]
identified lands, [upon a request by the authority] and,
with the approval of the governor, the impacted department or agency shall
convey title or lease those identified lands, or an agreed upon
portion thereof, to the authority upon terms and conditions as may be
agreed to by the [parties;] impacted department or agency;
provided that at the request of the authority, and upon consultation with
the department of education, the department of education shall
transfer any identified land or an agreed upon portion thereof, to
which it holds [title] ownership rights to the authority."
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:
DOE; SFA; Public Lands Transfer
Description:
Requires the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies before the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority. (SD1)
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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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
The legislature further finds that, by requiring the school facilities authority to consult with the department of education and other impacted departments or agencies prior to initiating or requesting any land transfers, the department of education or other impacted department or agency, as the entity most familiar with the land use and requirements under its jurisdiction, will have the opportunity to fully assess the impacts of transferring control and ownership. The department of education's or other impacted department's or agency's assessment can then be shared with the school facilities authority for consideration. The requirement for the school facilities authority to consult with the department of education will prevent any unintentional disruption of the department of education's exclusive and primary mission to provide student learning and achievement.
The purpose of this Act is to promote a practical, balanced, and cooperative approach to state land management by requiring consultation with the department of education or other impacted department or agency before any transfer or lease of land or property owned or occupied by the department of education or other impacted department or agency to the school facilities authority. This amendment ensures that the school facilities authority's land use decisions align with the department of education's operational and strategic goals.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1705, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a)
If state lands, other than public lands, under the control and
management of another department or agency, are [required] identified
by the authority for purposes of this chapter, the authority shall consult
with the department or agency having control and management of the [required]
identified lands, [upon a request by the authority] and,
with the approval of the governor, the impacted department or agency shall
convey title or lease those identified lands, or an agreed upon
portion thereof, to the authority upon terms and conditions as may be
agreed to by the [parties;] impacted department or agency;
provided that at the request of the authority, and upon consultation with
the department of education, the department of education shall
transfer any identified land or an agreed upon portion thereof, to
which it holds [title] ownership rights to the authority[.]
upon terms and conditions as may be agreed to by the parties for the
purposes of this chapter."
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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BY REQUEST |
Report Title:
SFA; DOE; Public Lands Transfer
Description:
Requires the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies prior to the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority.
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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| Mar 20, 2026 | Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409). |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Senate Conferee(s) discharged. |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809). |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Kidani Chair; Kanuha, Kim, DeCorte. |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 774). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Senate disagrees with House amendments. |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 608). |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 3 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 04-04-25. |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1762) as amended in HD 3, recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Todd, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran. |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 03-27-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5). |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1482) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to JHA. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Lamosao, Belatti, Iwamoto, Morikawa, Poepoe, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Ichiyama, Woodson. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 03-18-25 10:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1216) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL. |
| Mar 11, 2025 | The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Sayama, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Muraoka. |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Tuesday, 03-11-25 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Referred to EDN, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 18 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Pass First Reading |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 34) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice 02-27-25. |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1). |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 700) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading. |
| Feb 3, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kim, Hashimoto, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Jan 31, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Referred to EDU. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Introduced and passed First Reading. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Pending Introduction. |
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| Apr 4, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs |
Passed |
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| Mar 18, 2025 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Water & Land |
Passed |
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| Mar 11, 2025 | The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
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| Feb 27, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 3, 2025 | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
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| Department of Education | ** Support |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1762
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 1393
S.D. 1
H.D. 3
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred S.B. No. 1393, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Require the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education or other impacted department or agency before any transfer or lease of land or property owned or occupied by the impacted department or agency to the School Facilities Authority; and
(2) Repeal the requirement that the Department of Education transfer title to lands it holds upon request of the School Facilities Authority.
Your Committee finds that the existing process for transferring or leasing state lands to the School Facilities Authority lacks sufficient collaboration with the Department of Education, potentially leading to misalignment with the Department's operational goals and long-term planning. Without a formal consultation requirement, decisions regarding land management may disrupt the Department of Education's mission to provide effective student learning environments. This measure ensures such decisions align with the educational and operational goals of the Department of Education.
Your Committee has amended this measure by making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1393, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1393, S.D. 1, H.D. 3.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1482
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 1393
S.D. 1
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Water & Land, to which was referred S.B. No. 1393, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to require the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education or other impacted department or agency before any transfer or lease of land or property owned or occupied by the Department of Education or other impacted department or agency to the School Facilities Authority.
Your Committee finds that the School Facilities Authority (Authority) is charged with the responsibility for all public schools' development, planning, and construction related to capital improvement projects that are assigned by the State. Your Committee further finds that requiring the Authority to consult with the Department of Education or other impacted departments or agencies prior to the transfer of lands to the Authority will ensure the State provides an optimal learning and teaching environment for all students and teachers while maintaining a streamlined land transfer process.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Repealing language requiring the Department of Education to transfer the title of lands held by the Department of Education to the Authority upon request of the Authority; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
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 S.B. No. 1393, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1393, S.D. 1, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Water & Land,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1216
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.B. No. 1393
S.D. 1
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Education, to which was referred S.B. No. 1393, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee finds that requiring consultation by the School Facilities Authority with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies before any conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the Authority will promote a practical, balanced, and cooperative approach to state land management and ensure that the Authority's land use decisions align with the Department of Education's operational and strategic goals.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1393, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1393, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Water & Land.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,
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____________________________ JUSTIN H. WOODSON, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 700
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 1393
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Education, to which was referred S.B. No. 1393 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to require the School Facilities Authority to consult with the Department of Education and other impacted departments or agencies before the conveyance of ownership rights or lease of lands to the School Facilities Authority.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Education.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the School Facilities Authority.
Your Committee finds that the Department of Education's 2023‑2029 Strategic Plan envisions a public education system for grades kindergarten through twelve that is globally competitive and locally committed. As the School Facilities Authority does not hold title to land, ensuring the proper transfer of ownership rights will ensure the continued development of necessary school facilities. Therefore, this measure ensures cooperation between education agencies to ensure optimal learning and teaching environments for educational communities statewide.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Deleting language that would have required the Department of Education to transfer land upon terms and conditions as may be agreed to by the parties; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1393, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1393, S.D. 1, and be placed on the calendar for Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,
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________________________________ MICHELLE N. KIDANI, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 27, 2025 | SB1393_HD2_TESTIMONY_JHA_03-27-25_.PDF |
| Mar 18, 2025 | SB1393_HD1_TESTIMONY_WAL_03-18-25_.PDF |
| Mar 11, 2025 | SB1393_SD1_TESTIMONY_EDN_03-11-25_.PDF |
| Feb 3, 2025 | SB1393_TESTIMONY_EDU_02-03-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
4MIN
House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
59SEC
House Standing Committee on Education
Bill Author
Bill Co-Author(s):