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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 210: RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 210 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS. Primary sponsor: Kurt Fevella (Republican), Samantha DeCorte (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from approving any land disposition to the United States military that allows for or facilitates any military training activities on the subject lands. Requires that any lease or lease extension between the State and the US Department of Defense or branches of the US military include certain provisions, including an acknowledgement that the State retains authority over all environmental matters within its jurisdiction. Provides that violation of state or federal environmental law, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting the health and safety of the State's residents, shall be grounds for terminating the lease.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Kurt FevellaPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate20
Samantha DeCortePrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate22

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Re-Referred to WLA/PSM, JDC.
  2. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  3. Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC.
  4. Introduced and passed First Reading.
  5. Pending Introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source