Informing the Legislature that on May 27, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2592 HD2 SD2 CD1 (ACT 053).
This document is a formal notification from the Governor of Hawaii to the legislature confirming that HB2592 was signed into law on May 27, 2026. The bill, titled Act 053, amends the laws governing the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority to clarify its powers regarding land use on the mountain. Specifically, it sets deadlines for the authority to adopt a management plan and establishes conditions under which management responsibilities would revert to the University of Hawaii. The text also extends the date for transferring certain powers from the university to the authority to ensure a smooth transition.
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Introduced May 27, 2026
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