Summary
SB 1432 would make Maui County responsible for governing Kalawao County after the last Kalaupapa patient passes. Most Molokai testifiers opposed it, many wanting a Molokai County instead, and questions about county costs remain unanswered.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jan 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
The real county cost is unknown — earlier state correspondence said 'no cost,' but testimony detailed millions in operations, waste removal and services; the bill could require Maui County taxpayers to absorb them.
Unclear — the state and NPS would shed responsibilities; supporters say the county provides the best current oversight for Kalaupapa.
Molokai residents who fear losing control of the peninsula, and potentially Maui County taxpayers who would bear unbudgeted costs.
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