Hawaii Senate Bill 2979: Relating To Community Co-management Agreements.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources and community-based organizations to enter into community co-management agreements concerning state lands by direct negotiation without recourse to public auction. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to dispose of state land through community co-management agreements. Establishes qualifications for community-based organizations that may enter into community co-management agreements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Latest action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. (2026-02-20)

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