Relating To Natural Resource Management.
Last status update Mar 10, 2026
What this measure contains
Provides for the repeal of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority and reversion of management authority over Mauna Kea lands to the University of Hawaii if the timelines specified in Act 255, SLH 2022, are not met. Establishes a deadline of 7/1/2030 for the transfer of appropriations, records, equipment, and other property to the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. Authorizes the Authority to extend existing leases and subleases for up to an additional 10-year term. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Source summary of the imported measure. Amendments can change the wording; read a specific version for its complete provisions.
Read the full bill at its source ↗Bill text and versions
Drafts can change as a measure moves through the Legislature. Check the version attached to a recorded vote.
- Introduced · Official document ↗· Jan 14, 2026
- Amended · Official document ↗· Feb 20, 2026
- Amended · Official document ↗· Mar 5, 2026
Legislative path
Each stage below is a recorded decision from the official measure history, attached to the draft it considered. A member's row follows their votes from the first draft to the latest, and a highlighted vote marks where it changed. Committee and conference votes list every member by name. Floor votes list only exceptions; members serving that day who aren't named are shown as ayes in a dashed outline.
- Introduced
- SD1by EDU
- SD2by WAM
Decision stages
-
Water, Land, and Agriculture (WLA) on the introduced draft: Passed, with amendments, reported as SD1
3 aye · 1 no · 1 excused · Source roll call
-
Education (EDU) on the introduced draft: Passed, with amendments, reported as SD1
3 aye · 1 no · 1 excused · Source roll call
-
Ways and Means (WAM) on SD1: Passed, with amendments, reported as SD2
11 aye · 1 aye with reservations · 0 no · 1 excused · Source roll call
-
Senate third reading on SD2: Passed
18 aye · 3 aye with reservations · 4 no · 0 excused
Senate members along the path
| Member | WLA Introduced | EDU Introduced | WAM SD1 | Third reading SD2 | Change along the path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton AwaSD-023 | No | ||||
| Stanley ChangSD-009 | Excused | Aye | |||
| Lynn DecoiteSD-007 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Samantha DeCorteSD-022 | No | No | No | ||
| Donovan CruzSD-017 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Brandon ElefanteSD-016 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Kurt FevellaSD-020 | Excused | No | |||
| Carol FukunagaSD-011 | Excused | Aye | |||
| Troy HashimotoSD-005 | Aye | Aye | Aye | ||
| Les IharaSD-010 | Aye* | ||||
| Lorraine InouyeSD-001 | Aye | Aye | Aye | ||
| Dru KanuhaSD-003 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Jarrett KeohokaloleSD-024 | Aye* | ||||
| Michelle KidaniSD-018 | Aye | Aye | Aye | ||
| Donna KimSD-014 | Aye | Aye | Aye | ||
| Rachele Fernandez LamosaoSD-019 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Chris LeeSD-025 | Aye | Aye | Aye | ||
| Angus McKelveySD-006 | Aye* | ||||
| Sharon MoriwakiSD-012 | Aye | Aye | |||
| Tim RichardsSD-004 | Aye* | Aye | Dropped reservations at Senate third reading (SD2) | ||
| Joy San BuenaventuraSD-002 | No | ||||
| Glenn WakaiSD-015 | Aye | Aye |
3 more Senate members only counted as floor ayes
| Member | WLA Introduced | EDU Introduced | WAM SD1 | Third reading SD2 | Change along the path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike GabbardSD-021 | Aye | ||||
| Ronald KouchiSD-008 | Aye | ||||
| Karl RhoadsSD-013 | Aye |
Aye named · Aye* with reservations · Aye floor vote, not named as an exception · No · Excused · Changed reversed from the previous vote
Names are matched to legislators only when exactly one person fits; every printed name on this measure was matched. A missing vote means no record was found for that member at that stage, not a no vote. Committee codes follow the Legislature's abbreviations.Official measure history ↗
Your lawmakers and participating residents.
Match an address to see your state lawmakers' recorded votes on this bill. This address is used for matching and is not saved with a pilot response.
Legislative history
-
Pending Introduction.
-
Introduced and passed First Reading.
-
Referred to WLA/EDU, WAM.
-
The committee(s) on WLA/EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 1:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
-
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.
-
The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
-
Reported from WLA/EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2690) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
-
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
-
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:57AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
-
The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
-
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
-
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2933) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
-
48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
-
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 21; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Ihara, Keohokalole, McKelvey. Noes, 4 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella, San Buenaventura). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
-
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 146) in amended form (SD 2).
-
Pass First Reading
-
Referred to WAL, HED, JHA, referral sheet 17