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.
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Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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History
2026
Mar 12Pass First ReadingLatest
Mar 12Referred to WAL, HED, JHA, referral sheet 17Minor
Mar 10Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 21; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Ihara, Keohokalole, McKelvey. Noes, 4 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella, San Buenaventura). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
Vote recorded Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Result: pass.Upper
Mar 10Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 146) in amended form (SD 2).Minor
Mar 6Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2933) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
Mar 648 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
Mar 3The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
Feb 25The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Minor
Feb 23The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:57AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
Feb 20Reported from WLA/EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2690) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
Feb 20Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Minor
Feb 18The 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., Inouye, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.Minor
Vote recorded The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
Vote recorded The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
Feb 18The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.Minor
Feb 13The committee(s) on WLA/EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 1:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.