Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 457: RELATING TO STATE LANDS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 457 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO STATE LANDS. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2025): The committee on WTL deferred the measure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes penalties for failure to comply with certain submerged land reclamation regulations. Adds requirements for presently reclaimed land to be disposed of by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, without recourse to public auction, to an abutting owner, by sale, or by lease. Provides requirements for the Board of Land and Natural Resources to lease state submerged lands and lands beneath tidal waters.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tim Richards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee on WTL deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Referred to WTL, JDC.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.