SB 3148
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-02-04
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-02-18: The committee on WLA deferred the measure.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Defines public uses of public lands as uses by an agency either directly or through disposition, that support the agency's functions including but not limited to the uses described in section 171-10, HRS.
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THE SENATE |
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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 USE OF PUBLIC LANDS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
""Public uses" means the use of land by a state agency, whether directly or through lease, land license, permit, or other agreement, in a manner that supports its functions that includes but shall not be limited to all uses described in section 171-10."
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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INTRODUCED BY: |
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BY REQUEST |
Report Title:
Public Lands; Definition of Public Uses
Description:
Defines public uses of public lands as uses by an agency either directly or through disposition, that support the agency's functions including but not limited to the uses described in section 171-10, HRS.
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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| Feb 18, 2026 | The committee on WLA deferred the measure. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 1:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Referred to WLA, JDC. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Introduced. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Pending Introduction. |
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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| 360 Builders LLC. | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Chamber of Sustainable Commerce | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Conservation Council for Hawaiʻi (CCH) | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Department of Land and Natural Resources | *** Support | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Free Access Coalition | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| GLSS | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| GREEN PARTY OF HAWAI'I | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Greenpeace Hawaii | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA) | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| HULI PAC (Hawai’i Island) | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Kūpuna for the Moʻopuna | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Malama:Cummings ‘Ohana God Trust | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Malu ʻĀina Center for Non-violent Education & Action | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Nā Alakaʻi o ʻAhahui o Hawaiʻi ('Ahahui o Hawai'i) | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Nā Wahine Ko‘i | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Nation of Hawaiʻi | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Office of Hawaiian Affairs | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Shimanchu Mamuyaa | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Sierra Club of Hawaii | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Sierra Club of Hawai‘i | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Wildland Resource Sciences | *** Against | Feb 18, 2026 |
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Testimony PDF
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| Feb 18, 2026 | SB3148_TESTIMONY_WLA_02-18-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
Bill Author
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