SB2799 • 2026

RELATING TO THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT.

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Sponsor: DECOITE, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY, MORIWAKI, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Elefante, Ihara, Lamosao, Wakai
Last action: 2026-03-17
Official status: The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Effective date: Not listed

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RELATING TO THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT.

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RELATING TO THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT.
DHHL; DLNR; DOH; Kalaupapa Settlement; Transfer; Report Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Department of Health, to submit to the Legislature a report on the plan for the transfer of powers and duties of Kalaupapa Settlement prior to the Regular Session of 2027.
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Plain English: SB2799 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB2799 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
2799 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT .

Bill History

2026-03-17 H
The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2026-03-12 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-12 H
Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17
2026-03-12 H
Pass First Reading
2026-03-10 H
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 297) in amended form (SD 1).
2026-03-10 S
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2026-03-05 S
48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
2026-03-05 S
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2842) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
2026-03-03 S
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., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2026-02-25 S
The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2026-02-23 S
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:57AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2026-02-20 S
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
2026-02-20 S
Reported from HHS/WLA/HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2557) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
2026-02-12 S
The committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HWN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Richards, Lamosao, Ihara, Keohokalole, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-02-12 S
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2026-02-12 S
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-02-10 S
The committee(s) on HHS/WLA/HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-12-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2026-01-30 S
Referred to HHS/WLA/HWN, WAM.
2026-01-26 S
Passed First Reading.
2026-01-23 S
Introduced.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT.
DHHL; DLNR; DOH; Kalaupapa Settlement; Transfer; Report
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Department of Health, to submit to the Legislature a report on the plan for the transfer of powers and duties of Kalaupapa Settlement prior to the Regular Session of 2027. (SD1)

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SB2799

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

2799

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING
TO THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION 1.
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The legislature finds that a plan for the
transfer of powers and duties regarding the Kalaupapa Settlement is urgently
needed in preparation for the passing of the few resident patients remaining
there.
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Under existing law, the county of
Kalawao is under the jurisdiction of the department of health, however, other
state agencies, such as the department of land and natural resources and the
department of Hawaiian home lands, have land ownership interest within Kalawao
county.

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The
legislature further finds that pursuant to S.C.R. No. 215, S.D. 1 (1989), the
department of health submitted to the legislature in 1991 a strategic plan for
transition at Kalaupapa Settlement.
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This
plan has not been revised since, nor did it include input from other
governmental agencies on their roles or responsibilities in the transition
plan.
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The lack of an updated and
comprehensive plan casts uncertainty on the future of Kalaupapa.

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Accordingly,
the purpose of this Act is to require the department of health, in consultation
with the department of land and natural resources and department of Hawaiian
home lands, to submit a report on the plan for the transfer of powers and
duties of Kalaupapa Settlement.

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SECTION
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Chapter 326, Hawaii Revised Statutes,
is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read
as follows:

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Transition planning.
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(a)
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The department of health, in
consultation with the department of land and natural resources and the
department of Hawaiian home lands, shall submit to the legislature no later
than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027 a report
on the plan for the permanent transfer of the powers and duties relating to the
Kalaupapa Settlement to the department of land and natural resources and the
department of Hawaiian home lands, which shall include:

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(1)
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Specification of t
he
department of health's, department of land and natural resources', and the
department of Hawaiian home lands' interests in and responsibility over Kalawao
county or the Kalaupapa Settlement;

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(2)
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Details on the plans and necessary
procedures for the permanent transfer of powers and duties;

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(3)
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The pre- and post-transfer roles and
responsibilities of the department of health, department of land and natural
resources, and the department of Hawaiian home lands regarding the transfer of
Kalaupapa Settlement, including remediation, maintenance, or other activities;

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(4)
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Budget proposals for the transfer of
Kalaupapa Settlement, including any responsibilities outlined in paragraph (3);
and

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(5)
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A proposed statutory deadline for
the transfer after the passing of the last resident patient of Kalaupapa
Settlement.
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SECTION 3.
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New statutory material is underscored.

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SECTION 4.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

DOH;
DLNR; DHHL; Kalaupapa Settlement; Transfer; Report

Description:

Requires the Department of Health, in consultation with
the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Hawaiian Home Lands,
to submit a report on the plan for the transfer of powers and duties of
Kalaupapa Settlement prior to the Regular Session of 2027.

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