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Hawaii Senate Bill SR133

Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR133

Introduced
3/10/23  

Caption

Urging The United States Armed Forces, Governor, And Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Work Together To Facilitate The Clean Up And Return Of Additional Military Lands.

Impact

If SR133 is successfully enacted, it may facilitate further environmental restoration and conservation efforts on previously contaminated military lands. The legislature believes that the return of these lands could help alleviate the extensive waiting list for Hawaiian homesteads, allowing for increased housing and community development opportunities. As military leases on over 30,000 acres are set to expire in 2029, this resolution emphasizes the importance of planning and preparing for the eventual transition of these lands back to state control.

Summary

Senate Resolution 133 urges the United States Armed Forces, the Governor of Hawaii, and Hawaii's congressional delegation to cooperate in the cleanup and return of additional military lands to the state. The resolution highlights several military-controlled properties that were utilized as military facilities, which have caused significant environmental damage, including contamination of water and soil. The recent return of 363 acres of land by the U.S. Air Force is cited as a precedent for this collaborative effort and an opportunity for addressing the unmet demand for homestead leases among Native Hawaiians.

Contention

The primary contention surrounding SR133 revolves around the implications of returning military lands, especially with respect to the environmental responsibilities associated with former military uses. While proponents argue the environmental and social benefits of returning these lands, there may be concerns from federal entities regarding the logistics and funding required for cleanup efforts. Additionally, the resolution calls for collaboration among various government branches, which may lead to discussions about balancing local needs with federal regulations in managing returned lands.

Latest SR133 Activity

Companion Bills

HI SCR142

Same As Urging The United States Armed Forces, Governor, And Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Work Together To Facilitate The Clean Up And Return Of Additional Military Lands.

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HI SB617

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HI SR164

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HI HCR57

Urging The United States Indo-pacific Command To More Proactively Combat Violence Against Civilian Women And Children In Hawaii By Making A Zero-tolerance Commitment, Sharing Genderbased Violence Prevalence Data With The State Government, And Launching An Anti-commercial Sexual Exploitation Program Across All Hawaii Military Installations.

HI HR59

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HI HR175

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