COMMENT PERIOD OPENS FOR LIMITED GAMING PROPOSAL

News Release from DHHL,  Jan 21, 2021

(Kapolei, Oʻahu) – The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) has opened a public comment period as part of the Beneficiary Consultation process on the draft legislative proposal to authorize limited gaming in the form of a single integrated resort on Department lands designated for commercial use.

DHHL conducted two virtual Beneficiary Consultation meetings this week. Beneficiary consultation materials, the draft legislative proposal, and other related information can be found by visiting dhhl.hawaii.gov/government-relations/limited-gaming.

“The Beneficiary Consultations this week were an opportunity for us to share manaʻo,” said Deputy to the Chair Tyler Iokepa Gomes. “We have received constructive feedback so far in this process and I encourage all Waiting List applicants, as well as homesteaders, to submit their comments to the Department.”

To submit commentary as part of the Beneficiary Consultation process, e-mail dhhl.planning@hawaii.gov. The comment period ends on February 19, 2021.

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