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Committee advances trespass bill after OHA warns of impacts on Native Hawaiian gathering rights
Summary
Lawmakers passed SB 2128 SD2 to allow fines and potential forfeiture for hunting trespass on private land after the Attorney General’s office proposed technical amendments; the Office of Hawaiian Affairs opposed the measure citing risks to Native Hawaiian gathering rights, while ranching groups supported stronger deterrents.
The committee voted to pass Senate Bill 2128 SD2 on March 25 after a day of testimony that split along cultural‑rights and agricultural protection lines.
Deputy Attorney General Mark Tom appeared with suggested amendments to align the bill’s forfeiture language with existing statutes governing forfeiture and penalties; the AG’s office recommended moving new provisions into the penalties chapter and clarified statutory cross‑references.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs opposed the bill in part…
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