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Measure Title: RELATING TO CONSERVATION.
Report Title: DLNR; Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary Corporation; Endangered Species; Wildlife; Conservation; Board of Governors; Executive Director; Rules; Report; Limitations
Description: Establishes the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary Corporation to protect and expand the populations of endangered species and other wildlife, native or nonnative, by establishing sanctuaries in the State. Establishes powers and duties of the Corporation. Authorizes the Corporation to partner or otherwise collaborate with the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Establishes rules for the Corporation's Board of Governors, Executive Director, and business practices. Requires an annual report to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Legislature, Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, and Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: WLA/AEN, WAM
Introducer(s): LEE, C., CHANG, Richards
Act:

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2/25/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/23/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:56AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/20/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/20/2026SReported from WLA/AEN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2625) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/11/2026SThe committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.
2/11/2026SThe committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in AEN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Richards, DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/6/2026SThe committee(s) on WLA/AEN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2/2/2026SReferred to WLA/AEN, WAM.
1/28/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/28/2026SIntroduced.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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SB3253 SD1

All Versions of this Measure

SB3253_SD1 Link to SB3253_SD1 .PDF file
SB3253 Link to SB3253 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB3253_SD1_SSCR2625_ Link to committee report SB3253_SD1_SSCR2625_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB3253_TESTIMONY_WLA-AEN_02-11-26_
SB3253_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_

Hearing Notices

WLA/AEN
2/11/26 1:00P
CR 224 & Videoconference
WAM
2/25/26 10:56A
CR 211 & Videoconference
WAM
3/03/26 10:15A
CR 211 & Videoconference