DHHL SEEKS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2025 LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE
Posted on Jun 21, 2024 in Media Releases
DHHL SEEKS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2025 LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 2024
HONOLULU – The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) invites beneficiary proposals for recommended legislative actions to be included in its 2025 DHHL legislative package.
Every year, the department prepares and submits legislative proposals for inclusion in the governor’s administrative package for the next session of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature.
DHHL seeks proposals that align with good public policy to enhance DHHL’s operations, programs, regulations, processes, budget, and/or resources. The aim is to generate positive outcomes for the department, its trust, and trust beneficiaries while addressing any existing deficiencies.
Authors of proposals should remember any amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, requires U.S. Department of the Interior review and may need the consent of the United States Congress prior to implementation.
DHHL staff will assess all submittals to determine which proposals will be put forward for the governor’s consideration. Selected proposals will undergo an approval process overseen by the Hawaiian Homes Commission before submission. Proposals not submitted to the governor may be introduced separately from the administrative package.
Beneficiaries, described as native Hawaiians as defined in the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 may submit proposals via an online form posted on the department’s website.
All proposals must be submitted by July 31, 2024.
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE ACTION REQUEST FOR 2025 FORM
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About the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands:
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands carries out Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole’s vision of rehabilitating native Hawaiians by returning them to the land. Established by U.S. Congress in 1921 with the passage of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, the Hawaiian homesteading program run by DHHL includes management of more than 200,000 acres of land statewide with the specific purpose of developing and delivering homesteading.
Media Contact:
Diamond Badajos
Information and Community Relations Officer
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
Cell: 808-342-0873