Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2218: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2218 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES. Primary sponsor: Nadine Nakamura (Democratic), Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2026): Act 203, 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to enter into community co-management agreements and establishes qualifications for eligible community co-managers. Authorizes the disposition of public lands by a community co-management agreement. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadine Nakamura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Linda Ichiyama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 203, 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305).
- Act 203, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1305).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Transmitted to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 171-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 171-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
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