Mauna Kea Lands; UH; MKSOA; Act 255, SLH 2022; Leases; Subleases; Extension

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

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)

Every action

17 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. Feb 25, 2026CommitteeThe committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. · Senate Ways and Means
2. Mar 3, 2026CommitteeThe 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. · Senate Ways and Means
3. Mar 6, 2026CommitteeReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2933) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). · Senate Ways and Means
4. Mar 6, 2026Senate48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
5. Mar 10, 2026SenateReport 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.21–4 vote
6. Mar 10, 2026HouseReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 146) in amended form (SD 2).
7. Mar 12, 2026HousePass First Reading
8. Mar 12, 2026CommitteeReferred to WAL, HED, JHA, referral sheet 17 · House Water & Land

Roll calls

4 recorded votes: 1 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee and other votes

Sponsors

The 2 members who introduced it.

• Lorraine R. InouyeD Primary sponsor · District 1
• Sharon Y. MoriwakiD Primary sponsor · District 12