THE SENATE

Part I: Clarifies the powers of the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority so that it may carry out its intended duties regarding land use on Mauna Kea. Part II: Authorizes MKSOA to own or hold real property and transfers as a matter of law certain real property interests in the Mauna Kea lands to MKSOA. Part III: Extends the transition period to 12/1/2029; requires the University of Hawaii to transfer the various Mauna Kea astronomical observatory conservation district use permits to the astronomical observatories; and adds a reversion date of 12/1/2032. Part IV: Provides that the existing plans and administrative rules adopted or developed by UH under which Mauna Kea is currently governed remain in effect until plans and administrative rules adopted by MKSOA take effect. Part V: Clarifies that MKSOA has state sovereign immunity. Part VI: Authorizes MKSOA to extend leases and subleases before the transfer for up to an additional ten-year term. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

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