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OHA board approves staff positions on multiple legislative matrices; public voices opposition to lump-sum public land settlement
Summary
The Board voted to adopt staff recommendations on matrices 2–9 (positions on bills affecting the public land trust, natural resources, housing, health, education, economic development and HRS chapter 6E). Public testimony included calls to oppose any proposal to convert the public land trust’s pro‑rata income into a one‑time global settlement.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs board on Feb. 20 approved staff recommendations on a series of legislative matrices that set OHA positions on bills across a broad set of policy areas: public land trust, natural resources and traditional practices, housing, health, education, economic development and HRS Chapter 6E (historic preservation).
Board action
Trustees voted to adopt staff recommendations for matrices 2–9 by roll call; most votes recorded were unanimous by trustees present. The motions…
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