HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B. NO.
2328
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 171-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new definition to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:
"[Underlined: "Public uses" means the use of land by a state agency, whether directly or through lease, land license, permit, or other agreement, in a manner that supports its functions that includes but shall not be limited to all uses described in section 171-10.]"[Underlined: ]
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
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BY REQUEST
Report Title:
Public Lands; Definition of Public Uses
Description:
Defines public uses of public lands as uses by an agency either directly or through disposition, that support the agency's functions including but not limited to the uses described in section 171-10, HRS.
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