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
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