Environment (Public Lands)

passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1323: RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.

Allows the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer certain public lands for agricultural use to the Department of Agriculture without approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture, upon approval of the Board of Agriculture, to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentTransfers non-agricultural park lands (protected conservation areas) to agricultural use, reducing conservation protections without environmental safeguards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Parks & Recreation Public Lands

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2334: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires the payment of an Agricultural Land Conversion Fee by the buyer or lessee in a transaction for any agricultural land that will be converted from agricultural production for certain purposes. Establishes the Agricultural Land Conversion Fee Fund to, among other things, support the Health Soils Program. Requires all state lands used in the commercial production of agricultural commodities, including any lands under lease agreements with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, to use an established metric to advance the adoption of conservation practices.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Agricultural Land Conversion Fee to fund Health Soils Program, advancing fiscal management through dedicated revenue stream for conservation initiatives.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Agricultural Land Conversion Fee Fund to support Health Soils Program and Conservation Practices, directly advancing soil conservation and agricultural land protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands Tags Agriculture

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 2983: RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES.

SB 2983 makes damaging or destroying trees on state or county property a misdemeanor offense. It directly affects individuals who intentionally harm trees in public spaces like parks, roadsides, or government land. The bill establishes a new criminal penalty for this action, treating it as a misdemeanor rather than a civil violation. This changes the legal consequence for tree destruction on public land, creating a clear criminal pathway for enforcement.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill criminalizes tree destruction on public land, strengthening conservation enforcement and protecting natural resources as direct environmental protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Lands

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2534: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT DESTRUCTIVE LIVE-FIRE MILITARY TRAINING ON PUBLIC LANDS.

SB 2534 proposes a constitutional amendment to ban destructive live-fire military training on Hawaii's state public trust lands. This would directly affect military operations conducted on these lands, which are managed for public use and conservation. The bill's key mechanism is amending the state constitution to prohibit such training, requiring voter approval if passed by the legislature. This is a policy change that would restrict current military training practices on specific state-owned lands, not a temporary law. The bill is currently in early stages (introduced and passed first reading) with no further action yet.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits destructive military training on conservation-managed public lands, directly protecting ecosystems and aligning with public trust land conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2100: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT DESTRUCTIVE LIVE-FIRE MILITARY TRAINING ON PUBLIC LANDS.

HB 2100 proposes a constitutional amendment to ban destructive live-fire military training on Hawaii's state public trust lands. This would prevent military exercises that cause significant harm to ecosystems, public resources, or recreational areas managed as public trust lands. The amendment would require a constitutional change, meaning it must be approved by voters after passing the legislature. It directly affects military training activities on designated public lands, including state parks and conservation areas.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits military training causing ecosystem harm, directly protecting public trust lands and natural resources per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Public Lands

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 975: RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION INCENTIVES.

Codifies and makes permanent the Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Program under the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill codifies and funds Hawaii's Carbon Smart Land Management Program to advance carbon sequestration, directly reducing emissions and supporting environmental protection through permanent funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Lands

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 210: RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

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.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires state environmental authority retention in military leases, preventing military activities from overriding state environmental regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Lands

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