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Measure Title: RELATING TO CULTURAL EDUCATION.
Report Title: DLNR; DOBOR; OHA; Cultural Training Pilot Program; Cultural Education; Commercial Use Permit
Description: Establishes a Cultural Training Pilot Program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources to be administered by the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation for all commercial use permit holders operating in Lahaina Harbor. Requires DOBOR to partner with an organization identified by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Native Hawaiian culture and place-based history to teach a cultural training course to educate commercial use permit holders and applicants for commercial use permits on the cultural and historic significance of the area. Requires existing commercial use permit holders and applicants to undergo cultural training. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: WAL, JHA
Introducer(s): MCKELVEY
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DateChamberStatus Text
3/12/2026HReferred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 375) in amended form (SD 1).
3/10/2026SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/6/2026S48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2945) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1).
3/3/2026SThe 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.
2/27/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:17AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/20/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
2/20/2026SReported from WLA/HWN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2674) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM.
2/19/2026SThe committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.
2/19/2026SThe committee(s) on HWN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HWN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lamosao, Ihara, Keohokalole, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Richards.
2/13/2026SThe committee(s) on WLA/HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-19-26 1:15PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2/2/2026SReferred to WLA/HWN, WAM.
1/28/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/28/2026SIntroduced.

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SB3173 Link to SB3173 .PDF file
SB3173_SD1 Link to SB3173_SD1 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB3173_SSCR2674_ Link to committee report SB3173_SSCR2674_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB3173_SD1_SSCR2945_ Link to committee report SB3173_SD1_SSCR2945_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB3173_TESTIMONY_WLA-HWN_02-19-26_
SB3173_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-03-26_

Hearing Notices

WLA/HWN
2/19/26 1:15P
CR 224 & Videoconference
WAM
3/03/26 10:17A
CR 211 & Videoconference