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Board approves multiple bill positions and two event sponsorships; matrices 2–9 and BF items pass
Summary
At its April 3 meeting the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees approved staff recommendations on matrices 2–9 covering bill positions on native Hawaiian matters and approved two event sponsorships (BF25‑20 and BF25‑21). All motions were adopted by recorded roll call (9–0).
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees on April 3 approved a series of committee recommendations on legislative positions (matrices 2–9) and approved two event sponsorships reviewed by the Budget and Finance Committee.
Key outcomes at a glance: - Matrix 2: Change OHA position on SB 903 from comment to oppose — approved (9–0). - Matrices 3–9: Staff recommendations on bills affecting the public land trust, Native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices, Native Hawaiian health, education, economic development, and HRS 6E protections — each approved by roll call (9–0). - BF25‑20: Approve $2,500 sponsorship for the 2025 Kapuola Hula Festival (Learning Center) on April 6, 2025 — approved (9–0). - BF25‑21: Approve $9,450 sponsorship for the 2025 Lele Manaka three‑day community event (Hawaii Rise Foundation) April 24–26, 2025 — approved (9–0).
Most motions were presented by committee chairs or committee members and were adopted with unanimous recorded votes. Multiple roll calls recited the same trustees as voting in the affirmative: Trustee Ahuna; Trustee Akaka; Trustee Akina; Trustee Alapa; Trustee Galluteria; Trustee Lindsey; Trustee Souza; Trustee Wahe'e; and Chair Kahele.
The votes move OHA from comment positions to explicit opposition where committees recommended it (notably SB 903), and otherwise adopt staff positions on a range of HB and SB measures affecting Native Hawaiian policy areas. Trustees and staff indicated they will continue to track legislative developments and follow up with advocacy and beneficiary outreach where recommended.
Source: OHA Board of Trustees meeting, April 3, 2025.
