REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT ON LITIGATION INVOLVING NATIVE HAWAIIAN TRADITIONAL AND CUSTOMARY RIGHTS AND THE STATE’S PUBLIC TRUST OBLIGATIONS UNDER ARTICLES XI AND XII OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.

Summary

The Senate resolution directs the Department of the Attorney General to prepare a yearly report summarizing pending and completed litigation that alleges violations of Native Hawaiian traditional and customary rights and the state's public‑trust obligations for land and water. It affects state agencies whose actions are litigated and Native Hawaiian communities that seek greater transparency. The report is intended to improve oversight and help reduce future legal disputes.

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