Bills

SB 2003: MAUNA KEA LANDS; UH; MKSOA; ACT 255, SLH 2022; LEASES; SUBLEASES; EXTENSION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-03-05

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-12: Referred to WAL, HED, JHA, referral sheet 17)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Provides for the repeal of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority and reversion of management authority over Mauna Kea lands to the University of Hawaii if the timelines specified in Act 255, SLH 2022, are not met.  Establishes a deadline of 7/1/2030 for the transfer of appropriations, records, equipment, and other property to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.  Authorizes the Authority to extend existing leases and subleases for up to an additional 10-year term.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD2)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Education15MIN
Feb 18, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Education

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts15MIN
Feb 18, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment17SEC
Feb 11, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts17SEC
Feb 11, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts

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