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2027 Legislative Session

Every year, DHHL prepares and submits legislative proposals for inclusion in the Governor’s Administrative Package for the next session of the Hawaii State Legislature.

For the 2027 package, the department is soliciting recommendations from beneficiaries for consideration in our legislative package.
The deadline for proposals is Friday, July  24, 2026.

Proposal Guidelines

Proposals must be good public policy; address the department’s operations, programs, regulations, processes, budget and/or resources; and create a benefit or an advantage for the department, the trust, or trust beneficiaries, or otherwise correct a deficiency. Authors of proposals should keep in mind that amendments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, require review by the U.S. Department of the Interior and may require the consent of the U.S. Congress prior to implementation.

Review and Consideration

Staff will review and evaluate all proposals and will determine which will be submitted for consideration for the Governor’s Administrative Package. The proposals to be submitted to the Governor will be approved by the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Proposals not submitted to the Governor may be introduced independently of the administrative package. Please note that the Governor may also choose not to include proposals submitted by the Commission.

Legislative Timeline

  1. June 15, 2026

    DHHL solicits legislative proposals.

  2. July 24, 2026

    Deadline to submit legislative proposals to DHHL.

  3. August 17, 2026

    DHHL submits draft legislative proposals to the Hawaiian Homes Commission.

  4. September 21, 2026

    HHC approves legislative proposals to move forward for consideration for the Governor’s Administrative Package.

Upcoming Hearings

Dates forthcoming.

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    Act 279

    Act 279, SLH 2022, appropriates $600 million in general funds to provide a multi­-pronged approach to reduce the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Waiting List. The $600 million will address the needs of beneficiaries on the waitlist and those still waiting to get on the land.

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