Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Not Approve Any New Land Disposition Or Renew Any Land Disposition To The United States Military That Allows For Or Facilitates Any Military Training Activities On State-owned Lands.
Impact
The resolution highlights significant concerns regarding environmental degradation and public health risks associated with military training on state lands. Past military use has led to contamination and safety hazards, particularly noted at various sites including Kahoolawe, Waikane, Makua, and Pohakuloa. The resolution calls for a reevaluation of existing military agreements, especially as the military's long-term leases of certain state lands are nearing expiration, providing an opportunity for the lands to be returned to the state and its residents.
Summary
Senate Resolution 188 (SR188), introduced during the Thirty-third Legislature of Hawaii in 2025, urges the Board of Land and Natural Resources not to approve any new land dispositions or renew existing land dispositions to the United States military that would allow or facilitate military training activities on state-owned lands. This resolution emphasizes the responsibility of the State of Hawaii to conserve and protect its natural resources for the benefit of both current and future generations, aligning with principles outlined in the Hawaii State Constitution.
Contention
A substantial point of contention surrounding SR188 lies within the potential conflicts between military operations and the stewardship of public lands. Supporters of the resolution assert that the military’s past engagements have resulted in lingering environmental and cultural harm, undermining the 'malama aina' principle of caring for the land. Opponents may view the resolution as a restriction on military preparedness and training, raising questions about national security interests. Thus, discussions on this bill may provoke divergent views among legislators, community members, and interest groups concerned with either military readiness or environmental conservation.
Same As
Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Not Approve Any New Land Disposition Or Renew Any Land Disposition To The United States Military That Allows For Or Facilitates Any Military Training Activities On State-owned Lands.
Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Task Force To Prepare A Feasibility Plan For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation To The State From The United States Army Upon The Expiration Of General Lease Number S-3848.
Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Task Force To Prepare A Feasibility Plan For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation To The State From The United States Army Upon The Expiration Of General Lease Number S-3848.
Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Task Force To Prepare A Feasibility Plan For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation To The State From The United States Army Upon The Expiration Of General Lease Number S-3848.
Urging The Board Of Land And Natural Resources To Establish A Task Force To Prepare A Feasibility Plan For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation To The State From The United States Army Upon The Expiration Of General Lease Number S-3848.
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.
Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Convene A Makua Valley Task Force To Prepare For The Transition Of The Management Of The Makua Military Reservation From The United States Army To The State.
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