Lahaina News - March 19, 2020 Senate Bill 749 was successful when passing through the Senate chambers without opposition; but, when the measure crossed over to the House for consideration, it came to a grinding halt.
State Public Access Room Coordinator Virginia Beck updated the Lahaina News.
"It looks like it got referred to WLH (Water, Land & Hawaiian Affairs Committee); JUD (Judiciary Committee); and FIN (Finance Committee).
"That means that it has to have been heard by WLH, passed, and the committee report filed by the Triple Referral Filing deadline, which is tomorrow.
It hasn't been scheduled for a hearing. So, barring any miracles, it looks like it will die."
And it died, like the claims made by many of the Kuleana landowners throughout the years.
According to the nonprofit Ka Lahui Hawaii, "Kuleana lands were granted to Kanaka Maoli tenant farmers between 1850 and 1855 and include gathering, access, and agricultural rights as well as the right to build a dwelling.
"Only 8,205 Kanaka Maoli received Kuleana lands that account for less than one percent of Hawaiian Kingdom lands. Many of these awards were adversely possessed by corporations like sugar and pineapple plantations, but a precious few are still in the same families today keeping their ancestral tie to their lands...."
Thursday, March 19, 2020
BILL WOULD HELP HAWAIIANS FIGHT QUIET TITLE ACTIONS
With no opposition, Senate Bill 749 Passed Third Reading on March 3 and was transmitted to the House.
The bill for an act relating to actions for quiet title was referred to the Senate Committee on Judiciary (JDC) on Jan. 24, 2019, and was carried over to the 2020 Regular Session at the end of last year.
The purpose and intent of the measure is to: "(1) Require mandatory mediation upon request of any defendant in a quiet title action when any portion of the land claimed by the plaintiff is kuleana land; and (2) Provide that the plaintiff shall bear the reasonable costs of the mediation and limit the costs recoverable."
Testimony was received in support of SB749 from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Ka Lahui Hawaii Political Action Committee; We are One, Inc.; 29 individuals; and a form letter containing 99 signatories.
The form letter helps to explain the legalese and reasoning behind the measure. "Kuleana lands were granted to Kanaka Maoli tenant farmers between 1850 and 1855 and include gathering, access, and agricultural rights as well as the right to build a dwelling.
"Only 8,205 Kanaka Maoli received Kuleana lands that account for less than one percent of Hawaiian Kingdom lands. Many of these awards were adversely possessed by corporations like sugar and pineapple plantations, but a precious few are still in the same families today keeping their ancestral tie to their lands.
"Having paid fees and taxes for these lands for over 170 years, many of these families don't have the economic means of hiring attorneys for costly court cases to defend their lands.
"Mandatory mediation and consolidation of quiet title actions helps to reduce costs for Kanaka Maoli Kuleana land owners.
"Consolidating separate quiet title actions into one for the same kuleana land award will keep costs down for the defendants and prevent the Plaintiff from saying one thing in one case and another in another case.
"Plaintiffs shall bear the cost of mediation or other court fees. There should be no situation where the defendants should have to bear the cost of mediation in order for someone trying to quiet title or 'legally steal' their lands."
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) agreed with the testimony in support of SB749, but in different words.
"Kuleana land parcels (kuleana), many of which have been passed down from original awardees through multiple generations of heirs, often represent the last vestige of the legal recognition originally granted to Native Hawaiian families' traditional tenure of ancestral lands.
"Today, maintaining a connection to family kuleana continues to be critical for many Native Hawaiians to maintain a connection to their ancestors and ancestral lands, as well as to uphold the traditional practices, lifestyles, and values that derive from their cultural and family heritage."
Further, the OHA letter explains how quiet title and adverse possession have been used to "forcibly sever the connection between Native Hawaiian families and their kuleana."
"The current framework of quiet title action continues to leave kuleana vulnerable to dispossession, including through the use of complex and cost-prohibitive legal processes that effectively foreclose quiet title defendants, i.e. kuleana owners, from challenging quiet title actions and adverse possession claims...."
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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Clear title, regarding legitimate legal ownership of land in Hawai`i is a topic that is hotly debated in political and commercial areas. More and more lands are being "quiet titled" in courts with the aid of foreign laws (US and fake state of Hawai`i) illegally imposed against the rightful and legal owners and a judicial system of the US occupier aiding and abetting in these crimes.
So it's no wonder developers are eager to cash in big time by building luxury homes for rich foreigners throughout Hawai`i.
To this day, land titles in Hawai`i continue to carry the original royal patent from the Mahele of 1848. If the US government or fake state of Hawai`i and their citizens rightfully have clear title to these lands, then why hasn't the US patent office replaced the royal patents as was done in the other 49 states? Answer - Each royal patent has been "adjudicated," making them all a legal decree.
When purchasing land, a "warranty deed" is issued instead, not clear title per se. It's no different than if someone steals your car and attempts to sell it to someone else.
They can't convey the "pink slip" to the new owner because they never had it in the first place - they're simply selling stolen property.
That's Why There Is No Clear Title Today To Land In Hawai`i - It's All Legally Still Hawaiian Kingdom Lands.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
WHO REALLY OWNS LAND IN HAWAI`I TODAY?
Clear title, regarding legitimate legal ownership of land in Hawai`i is a topic that is hotly debated in political and commercial areas. More and more lands are being "quiet titled" in courts with the aid of foreign laws (US and fake state of Hawai`i) illegally imposed against the rightful and legal owners and a judicial system of the US occupier aiding and abetting in these crimes.
So it's no wonder developers are eager to cash in big time by building luxury homes for rich foreigners throughout Hawai`i.
To this day, land titles in Hawai`i continue to carry the original royal patent from the Mahele of 1848. If the US government or fake state of Hawai`i and their citizens rightfully have clear title to these lands, then why hasn't the US patent office replaced the royal patents as was done in the other 49 states? Answer - Each royal patent has been "adjudicated," making them all a legal decree.
When purchasing land, a "warranty deed" is issued instead, not clear title per se. It's no different than if someone steals your car and attempts to sell it to someone else.
They can't convey the "pink slip" to the new owner because they never had it in the first place - they're simply selling stolen property.
That's Why There Is No Clear Title Today To Land In Hawai`i - It's All Legally Still Hawaiian Kingdom Lands.
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
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Clear title, regarding legitimate legal ownership of land in Hawai`i is a topic quickly becoming an issue in the political and commercial areas.
With more lands being "quiet titled" in the courts with the aid of foreign laws (US and fake state of Hawai`i) illegally imposed against the rightful and legal owners of these lands with a judicial system aiding and abetting in these crimes, it's no wonder developers are eager to cash in big time by building luxury homes for rich foreigners throughout Hawai`i.
To this day, land titles in Hawai`i continue to carry the original royal patent from the Mahele of 1848.
If the US government or fake state of Hawai`i and their citizens rightfully have clear title to these lands, then why hasn't the US patent office replaced the royal patents as was done in the other 49 states? Answer - Each royal patent has been "adjudicated," making them all a legal decree.When purchasing land, a "warranty deed" is issued instead, not clear title per se.
It's no different than if someone steals your car and attempts to sell it to someone else - they can't convey the "pink slip" to the new owner because they never had it in the first place - they're simply selling stolen property.
That's Why There Is No Clear Title Today To Land In Hawai`i - It's All Legally Still Hawaiian Kingdom Lands.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
WHO REALLY OWNS LAND IN HAWAI`I TODAY?
Clear title, regarding legitimate legal ownership of land in Hawai`i is a topic quickly becoming an issue in the political and commercial areas.
With more lands being "quiet titled" in the courts with the aid of foreign laws (US and fake state of Hawai`i) illegally imposed against the rightful and legal owners of these lands with a judicial system aiding and abetting in these crimes, it's no wonder developers are eager to cash in big time by building luxury homes for rich foreigners throughout Hawai`i.
To this day, land titles in Hawai`i continue to carry the original royal patent from the Mahele of 1848.
If the US government or fake state of Hawai`i and their citizens rightfully have clear title to these lands, then why hasn't the US patent office replaced the royal patents as was done in the other 49 states? Answer - Each royal patent has been "adjudicated," making them all a legal decree.When purchasing land, a "warranty deed" is issued instead, not clear title per se.
It's no different than if someone steals your car and attempts to sell it to someone else - they can't convey the "pink slip" to the new owner because they never had it in the first place - they're simply selling stolen property.
That's Why There Is No Clear Title Today To Land In Hawai`i - It's All Legally Still Hawaiian Kingdom Lands.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
WHO REALLY OWNS LAND IN HAWAI`I TODAY?
Clear title, regarding legitimate legal ownership of land in Hawai`i is a topic quickly becoming an issue in the political and commercial areas.
With more lands being "quiet titled" in the courts with the aid of foreign laws (US and fake state of Hawai`i) illegally imposed against the rightful and legal owners of these lands with a judicial system aiding and abetting in these crimes, it's no wonder developers are eager to cash in big time by building luxury homes for rich foreigners throughout Hawai`i.
To this day, land titles in Hawai`i continue to carry the original royal patent from the Mahele of 1848.
If the US government or fake state of Hawai`i and their citizens rightfully have clear title to these lands, then why hasnʻt the US Patent Office replaced the royal patents?
Answer - Each royal patent has been "adjudicated," making them all a legal decree.When purchasing land, a "warranty deed" is issued instead, not clear title per se.
It's no different than if someone steals your car and attempts to sell it to someone else - they can't convey the "pink slip" to the new owner because they never had it in the first place - they're simply selling stolen property.
And thatʻs why there is no clear title today to land in Hawai`i - itʻs all legally still Hawaiian Kingdom lands.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
WHO REALLY OWNS LAND IN HAWAI`I TODAY?
Clear title, regarding legitimate legal ownership of land in Hawai`i is a topic quickly becoming an issue in the political and commercial areas.
With more lands being "quiet titled" in the courts with the aid of foreign laws (US and fake state of Hawai`i) illegally imposed against the rightful and legal owners of these lands with a judicial system aiding and abetting in these crimes, it's no wonder developers are eager to cash in big time by building luxury homes for rich foreigners throughout Hawai`i.
To this day, land titles in Hawai`i continue to carry the original royal patent from the Mahele of 1848.
If the US government or fake state of Hawai`i and their citizens rightfully have clear title to these lands, then why hasn't the US patent office replaced the royal patents as was done in the other 49 states? Answer - Each royal patent has been "adjudicated," making them all a legal decree.When purchasing land, a "warranty deed" is issued instead, not clear title per se.
It's no different than if someone steals your car and attempts to sell it to someone else - they can't convey the "pink slip" to the new owner because they never had it in the first place - they're simply selling stolen property.
That's Why There Is No Clear Title Today To Land In Hawai`i - It's All Legally Still Hawaiian Kingdom Lands.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
WHO REALLY OWNS LAND IN HAWAI`I TODAY?
Clear title, regarding legitimate legal ownership of land in Hawai`i is a topic quickly becoming an issue in the political and commercial areas.
With more lands being "quiet titled" in the courts with the aid of foreign laws (US and fake state of Hawai`i) illegally imposed against the rightful and legal owners of these lands with a judicial system aiding and abetting in these crimes, it's no wonder developers are eager to cash in big time by building luxury homes for rich foreigners throughout Hawai`i.
To this day, land titles in Hawai`i continue to carry the original royal patent from the Mahele of 1848.
If the US government or fake state of Hawai`i and their citizens rightfully have clear title to these lands, then why hasn't the US patent office replaced the royal patents as was done in the other 49 states? Answer - Each royal patent has been "adjudicated," making them all a legal decree.When purchasing land, a "warranty deed" is issued instead, not clear title per se.
It's no different than if someone steals your car and attempts to sell it to someone else - they can't convey the "pink slip" to the new owner because they never had it in the first place - they're simply selling stolen property.
That's Why There Is No Clear Title Today To Land In Hawai`i - It's All Legally Still Hawaiian Kingdom Lands.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
WHO REALLY OWNS LAND IN HAWAI`I TODAY?
Clear title, regarding legitimate legal ownership of land in Hawai`i is a topic quickly becoming an issue in the political and commercial areas.
With more lands being "quiet titled" in the courts with the aid of foreign laws (US and fake state of Hawai`i) illegally imposed against the rightful and legal owners of these lands with a judicial system aiding and abetting in these crimes, it's no wonder developers are eager to cash in big time by building luxury homes for rich foreigners throughout Hawai`i.
To this day, land titles in Hawai`i continue to carry the original royal patent from the Mahele of 1848.
If the US government or fake state of Hawai`i and their citizens rightfully have clear title to these lands, then why hasn't the US patent office replaced the royal patents as was done in the other 49 states? Answer - Each royal patent has been "adjudicated," making them all a legal decree.When purchasing land, a "warranty deed" is issued instead, not clear title per se.
It's no different than if someone steals your car and attempts to sell it to someone else - they can't convey the "pink slip" to the new owner because they never had it in the first place - they're simply selling stolen property.
That's Why There Is No Clear Title Today To Land In Hawai`i - It's All Legally Still Hawaiian Kingdom Lands.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
WHO REALLY OWNS LAND TODAY IN HAWAI`I ?
Land Titles Issued Today Are Very Much In Doubt -
"Clear Title," regarding legitimate legal ownership of land in Hawai`i is a topic quickly becoming an issue in the political and commercial areas.
With more lands being "quiet titled" in the courts with the aid of foreign laws (USA and state of Hawai`i) illegally imposed against the rightful and legal owners of these lands with a judicial system aiding and abetting in these crimes, it's no wonder developers are eager to build hundreds of new luxury homes on La`au Point on Molokai and elsewhere.
To this day, land titles in Hawai`i continue to carry the original "royal patent" from the Mahele of 1848.
If The US Government or state of Hawai`i and their citizens rightfully have "clear title" to these lands, then why has the US patent not replaced the royal patents as was done in 49 other states?
Answer - Each royal patent has been "adjudicated," making them all a legal decree.When purchasing land, a "warranty deed" is issued instead, not clear title per se.
It's no different than if someone steals your car and attempts to sell it to someone else - they can't convey the "pink slip" to the new owner because they never had it in the first place - they're simply selling stolen property.
That's Why There Is No Clear Title To Land In Hawai`i
