HI SB 2003
died on adjournmentRELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did HI SB 2003 pass?
No. HI SB 2003 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-12): Pass First Reading
What is HI SB 2003 about?
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)
Who sponsors HI SB 2003?
INOUYE, MORIWAKI are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2003.
Description
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)
- Introduced
- 2026-01-21
- Latest action
- 2026-03-12 — Pass First Reading
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- INOUYEprimary
- MORIWAKIprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-12
Pass First Reading
reading-1
2026-03-12
Referred to WAL, HED, JHA, referral sheet 17
referral-committee
2026-03-10
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.
passage
2026-03-10
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 146) in amended form (SD 2).
introduction,receipt
2026-03-06
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2933) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2026-03-06
48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
2026-03-03
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.
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-25
The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
deferral
2026-02-23
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:57AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2026-02-20
Reported from WLA/EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2690) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2026-02-20
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
passage,reading-2,referral-committee
2026-02-18
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.
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-18
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.
committee-passage-favorable
2026-02-13
The committee(s) on WLA/EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 1:00PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
2026-01-22
Referred to WLA/EDU, WAM.
referral-committee
2026-01-21
Introduced and passed First Reading.
introduction,reading-1
2026-01-14
Pending Introduction.
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Documents
Votes
The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2026-02-18 · pass · 3-1
Member-level votes (5)
- Kim: yes
- Kidani: yes
- Hashimoto: yes
- DeCorte: no
- Fukunaga: not voting
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2026-02-18 · pass · 3-1
Member-level votes (6)
- Lee: yes
- C: yes
- Inouye: yes
- Lamosao: yes
- DeCorte: no
- Chang: not voting
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.
2026-03-03 · pass · 12-0
Member-level votes (14)
- Dela Cruz: yes
- Moriwaki: yes
- DeCoite: yes
- Elefante: yes
- Hashimoto: yes
- Inouye: yes
- Kanuha: yes
- Kidani: yes
- Kim: yes
- Lee: yes
- C: yes
- Wakai: yes
- Richards: yes
- Fevella: not voting
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2026-03-10 · pass · 21-4
Member-level votes (3)
- Ihara: yes
- Keohokalole: yes
- McKelvey: yes
Related bills
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