Establishes conditions under which archaeological inventory surveys and reconnaissance surveys are required. Establishes conditions under which archaeological permits may be issued and revoked and the practice of archaeology may be temporarily revoked. Modifies the composition and operations of island burial councils.
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Modifies procedures upon the inadvertent discovery of burial sites. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Introduced
2Passed Senate
3Passed House
4To Governor
5Became Law
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History
2026
Feb 20Reported from WLA/HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2599) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.Latest
Feb 20Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.Minor
Feb 13The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; 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
Feb 12The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HWN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, Lamosao, Ihara, Keohokalole, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
Vote recorded The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
Feb 10The committee(s) on WLA deferred the measure until 02-13-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.Minor
Feb 10The committee(s) on HWN deferred the measure until 02-12-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.Minor
Feb 6The committee(s) on WLA/HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.