KPAC opposes the following Senate Bills:
S.B. 895 SD1 | KPAC Testimony (pdf)
| Measure Title: | RELATING TO CRIMINAL TRESPASS. |
| Report Title: | Criminal Trespass; State Lands; State Highways |
| Description: | Establishes the offense of criminal trespass onto state lands to the penal code. Amends the offenses of criminal trespass in the second degree to apply to government agricultural property regardless of whether it is fenced, enclosed, or otherwise secured. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1) |
S.B. 966 | KPAC Testimony (pdf)
| Measure Title: | RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS |
| Report Title: | Public Lands; Hawaii Public Housing Authority Lands Exemption |
| Description: | Exempts lands to which Hawaii Public Housing Authority holds title from the definition of “public lands” in section 171-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
S.B. 419 | KPAC Testimony (pdf)
| Measure Title: | RELATING TO SELECTIVE SERVICE. |
| Report Title: | Selective Service Registration Awareness and Compliance Act; Special Number Plates; Selective Service |
| Description: | Requires compliance with the Military Selective Service Act to be eligible for enrollment in a state-supported post-secondary institution, qualify for state financial assistance for post-secondary education, or be eligible for state or county employment or service. Provides exceptions. Establishes special number plates for members of Hawaii selective service local boards and the selective service state director. |
S.B. 717 HD2 | KPAC Testimony (pdf)
| Measure Title: | RELATING TO PUBLIC REAL PROPERTY |
| Report Title: | State Property Cleanup Program; Sheriff Patrol Program; Appropriation ($) |
| Description: | Establishes a temporary program to clean up state real property after the departure of persons who have illegally camped or lodged on state real property. Requires the Governor to designate the state executive department responsible for the program. Establishes a temporary sheriff patrol program to enforce laws against illegally camping, trespassing, or being present on state real property. Makes appropriations. |
S.B. 966 SD1 | No Testimony (pdf)
| Measure Title: | RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS |
| Report Title: | Public Lands; Hawaii Public Housing Authority Lands Exemption |
| Description: | Exempts lands that are set aside by the governor to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and lands to which Hawaii Public Housing Authority holds title from the definition of “public lands” in section 171-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1) |
S.B. 2919 SD2| KPAC Testimony (pdf)
| Measure Title: | RELATING TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES. |
| Report Title: | Public Library Lands; Leases; BOE; Appropriation ($) |
| Description: | Establishes a pilot program to generate revenue through the lease of public library lands to meet the mission of the public libraries. Establishes the library facilities fund. Requires the state librarian and board of education to report to the legislature. Makes appropriations for the pilot program and the hiring of land development experts. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |