Bills

SB 3253: DLNR; HAWAII CONSERVATION SANCTUARY CORPORATION; ENDANGERED SPECIES; WILDLIFE; CONSERVATION; BOARD OF GOVERNORS; EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; RULES; REPORT; LIMITATIONS

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-02-19

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-25: The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Establishes the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary Corporation to protect and expand the populations of endangered species and other wildlife, native or nonnative, by establishing sanctuaries in the State.  Establishes powers and duties of the Corporation.  Authorizes the Corporation to partner or otherwise collaborate with the Department of Land and Natural Resources.  Establishes rules for the Corporation's Board of Governors, Executive Director, and business practices.  Requires an annual report to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Legislature, Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, and Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment5MIN
Feb 11, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment

Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts5MIN
Feb 11, 2026

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

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