HCR 14: AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT COVERING A PORTION OF STATE SUBMERGED LANDS AT WAIALAE, HONOLULU, OAHU, FOR EXISTING DRAINAGE PURPOSES, AND FOR USE, OPERATION, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED THEREON.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-04-21
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-04-22: Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
This resolution authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to grant three permanent, shared easements over state submerged land off Waialae in Honolulu to cover existing drainage outfalls serving the Kahala Hotel (owned by Resorttrust Hawaii, LLC). The easements would allow the hotel to use, operate, repair, maintain, replace, and remove those drainage pipes.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Resorttrust Hawaii, LLC ("RTH"), is the fee owner of that certain parcel of land identified by Tax Map Key: (1) 3‑5-023:039 (the "Hotel Property"), upon which it operates the Kahala Hotel & Resort (the "Hotel"); and
WHEREAS, the original owners of the Hotel, pursuant to a 1963 Agreement with the State, developed the Hotel and the beach area makai of the Hotel, which included three drainage lines from the Hotel: one stormwater outfall and two lagoon outfalls (collectively, the "outfalls"); and
WHEREAS, portions of the existing drainage lines seaward of the Hotel property cross Tax Map Key No. (1) 3-5-023: portions of 041 and seaward, Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu (the "subject property"), and are located on state submerged lands; and
WHEREAS, the outfalls were constructed in compliance with the laws in existence at the time they were developed; and
WHEREAS, the lagoon outfalls were subsequently modified in compliance with the conservation district requirements, chapter 183C, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the outfalls require authorization to occupy state lands; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of September 27, 2024, under agenda item D-7, the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved the issuance of perpetual, non-exclusive easements to RTH for the outfalls located on or under the subject property and on state submerged land at the shoreline abutting the subject property, along with the right, privilege, and authority to construct, use, operate, maintain, repair, replace, and remove pipelines across state-owned land for drainage purposes, with a one-time payment to be determined by independent appraisal establishing fair market rent, subject to review and approval by the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS, the total easement area is approximately 12,700 square feet, and comprises three separate easements of approximately 2,983 square feet, 2,190 square feet, and 7,527 square feet, respectively, to be confirmed by the Department of Accounting and General Services' Land Survey Division; and
WHEREAS, section 171-53, Hawaii Revised Statutes, requires the prior approval of the Governor and prior authorization of the Legislature by concurrent resolution to lease state submerged lands; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, the Senate concurring, that the Board of Land and Natural Resources is hereby authorized to issue three perpetual, non-exclusive easements covering portions of the subject property identified (1) 3-5-023:041, and a portion of state submerged lands seaward of the subject property, Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, for the existing outfalls constructed thereon, along with the right, privilege, and authority to construct, use, operate, maintain, repair, replace, and remove pipelines across state-owned land for drainage purposes, pursuant to section 171-53, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, and Director of the Department of Planning and Permitting of the City and County of Honolulu.
Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement; State Submerged Lands; Waialae, Oahu
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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HOUSE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Resorttrust Hawaii, LLC ("RTH"), is the fee owner of that certain parcel of land identified by Tax Map Key: (1) 3-5-023:039 (the "Hotel Property"), upon which it operates the Kahala Hotel & Resort (the "Hotel"); and
WHEREAS, the original owners of the Hotel, pursuant to a 1963 Agreement with the State, developed the Hotel and the beach area makai of the Hotel, which included three drainage lines from the Hotel: one stormwater outfall and two lagoon outfalls (collectively, the "outfalls"); and
WHEREAS, portions of the existing drainage lines seaward of the Hotel property cross Tax Map Key No. (1) 3-5-023: portions of 041 and seaward, Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu (the "subject property"), and are located on state submerged lands; and
WHEREAS, the outfalls were constructed in compliance with the laws in existence at the time they were developed; and
WHEREAS, the lagoon outfalls were subsequently modified in compliance with the conservation district requirements, Chapter 183, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the outfalls require authorization to occupy state lands; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of September 27, 2024, under agenda item D-7, the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved the issuance of perpetual, non-exclusive easements to RTH for the outfalls located on or under the subject property and on state submerged land at the shoreline abutting the subject property, along with the right, privilege, and authority to construct, use, operate, maintain, repair, replace, and remove pipelines across state-owned land for drainage purposes, with a one-time payment to be determined by independent appraisal establishing fair market rent, subject to review and approval by the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS, the total easement area is approximately 12,700 square feet, and is comprised of three separate easements of approximately 2,983 square feet, 2,190 square feet, and 7,527 square feet, respectively, to be confirmed by the Department of Accounting and General Services' Survey Division; and
WHEREAS, section 171-53, Hawaii Revised Statutes, requires the prior approval of the Governor and prior authorization of the Legislature by concurrent resolution to lease state submerged lands; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, the Senate concurring, that the Board of Land Natural Resources is hereby authorized to issue three perpetual, non-exclusive easements covering portions of the subject property identified (1) 3-5-023: 041, and a portion of state submerged lands seaward of the subject property, Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, for the existing outfalls constructed thereon, along with the right, privilege, and authority to construct, use, operate, maintain, repair, replace, and remove pipelines across state-owned land for drainage purposes, pursuant to section 171-53, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, and Director of the Department of Planning and Permitting of the City and County of Honolulu.
Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement; State Submerged Lands; Waialae, Oahu
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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HOUSE CONCURRENT
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WHEREAS, Resorttrust Hawaii, LLC ("RTH"), is the fee owner of that certain parcel of land identified by Tax Map Key: (1) 3-5-023:039 (the "Hotel Property"), upon which it operates the Kahala Hotel & Resort (the "Hotel"); and
WHEREAS, the original owners of the Hotel, pursuant to a 1963 Agreement with the State, developed the Hotel and the beach area makai of the Hotel, which included three drainage lines from the Hotel: one stormwater outfall and two lagoon outfalls (collectively, the "outfalls"); and
WHEREAS, portions of the existing drainage lines seaward of the Hotel property cross Tax Map Key No. (1) 3-5-023: portions of 041 and seaward, Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu (the "subject property"), and are located on state submerged lands; and
WHEREAS, the outfalls were constructed in compliance with the laws in existence at the time they were developed; and
WHEREAS, the lagoon outfalls were subsequently modified in compliance with the conservation district requirements, Chapter 183, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the outfalls require authorization to occupy state lands; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of September 27, 2024, under agenda item D-7, the Board of Land and Natural Resources approved the issuance of perpetual, non-exclusive easements to RTH for the outfalls located on or under the subject property and on state submerged land at the shoreline abutting the subject property, along with the right, privilege, and authority to construct, use, operate, maintain, repair, replace, and remove pipelines across state-owned land for drainage purposes, with a one-time payment to be determined by independent appraisal establishing fair market rent, subject to review and approval by the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources; and
WHEREAS, the total easement area is approximately 12,700 square feet, to be confirmed by the Department of Accounting and General Services' Survey Division; and
WHEREAS, section 171-53, Hawaii Revised Statutes, requires the prior approval of the Governor and prior authorization of the Legislature by concurrent resolution to lease state submerged lands; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, the Senate concurring, that the Board of Land Natural Resources is hereby authorized to issue a perpetual, non-exclusive easement covering a portion of the subject property identified (1) 3-5-023: 041, and a portion of state submerged lands seaward of the subject property, Waialae, Honolulu, Oahu, for the existing outfalls constructed thereon, along with the right, privilege, and authority to construct, use, operate, maintain, repair, replace, and remove pipelines across state-owned land for drainage purposes, pursuant to section 171-53, Hawaii Revised Statutes; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, and Director of the Department of Planning and Permitting of the City and County of Honolulu.
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Perpetual, Non-exclusive Easement; State Submerged Lands; Waialae, Oahu
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| Apr 22, 2026 | Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3881), as amended (SD 1), with recommendation of referral to WAM. |
| Apr 17, 2026 | The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye, Chang. |
| Apr 14, 2026 | The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 04-17-26 1:15PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Referred to WLA, WAM. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 535). |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Transmitted to Senate. |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Adopted as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1964-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending adoption. |
| Apr 8, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Hussey, Gedeon. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Resolution scheduled to be heard by FIN on Wednesday, 04-08-26 1:55PM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:05AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Perruso, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1314-26), recommending referral to FIN. |
| Mar 17, 2026 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Poepoe; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Woodson. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Resolution scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:00AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 15 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Offered |
| Feb 25, 2026 | To be offered. |
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| Apr 17, 2026 | The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts |
Passed |
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| Apr 8, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Mar 17, 2026 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Water & Land |
Passed |
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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| Department of Land and Natural Resources | *** Support | Apr 17, 2026 |
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| Apr 17, 2026 | HCR14_HD1_TESTIMONY_WLA_04-17-26_.PDF |
| Apr 8, 2026 | HCR14_TESTIMONY_FIN_04-08-26_.PDF |
| Mar 17, 2026 | HCR14_TESTIMONY_WAL_03-17-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
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Senate Standing Committee on Hawaiian Affairs
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Senate Standing Committee on Housing
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Senate Standing Committee on Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
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House Standing Committee on Finance
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House Standing Committee on Water & Land
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House Standing Committee on Water & Land
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