Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 143: RELATING TO MAUNA KEA.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 143 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MAUNA KEA. Primary sponsor: David Tarnas (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the conservation district use permit application, approval, and oversight responsibilities of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, and lessees. Provides that certain conservation district use permits that are in effect as of 7/1/2028, to which the University of Hawaii is a permittee or other named party, shall not be transferred to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.