Hawaii SR143: Urging the United States Air Force to Cease Plans Related to the Construction of the Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site Small Telescope Advanced Research Facility Atop Haleakal.

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

THE SENATE S.R. NO. THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 STATE OF HAWAII MAR 1 6 2026 SENATE RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO CEASE PLANS RELATED TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAUI OPTICAL AND SUPERCOMPUTING SITE SMALL TELESCOPE ADVANCED RESEARCH FACILITY ATOP HALEAKALA. WHEREAS, the United States Air Force has proposed the construction and operation of the Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site Small Telescope Advanced Research Facility, or AMOS STAR, atop Haleakala; and WHEREAS, the United States Air Force states AMOS STAR would provide for dedicated satellite tracking and communication capability to allow for the characterization, cataloging, and tracking of objects in space and to enable advanced research that expands the Department's understanding of objects in the Pacific Theater; and WHEREAS, the summit of Haleakala is a sacred and culturally significant site, holding deep spiritual, genealogical, and traditional importance; and WHEREAS, the cumulative development of telescopes, domes, military infrastructure, and restricted federal facilities at Haleakala's summit has significantly altered the natural and cultural landscape; and WHEREAS, the proposed AMOS STAR project would support space surveillance and defense-related missions that extend beyond purely scientific research, with such military space-tracking systems raising concerns about further militarization of Hawai'i and the long-term land use trajectory of conservation and culturally sensitive lands; and WHEREAS, AMOS STAR is planned to occupy 0.87 acres …

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Sponsors

• Brenton Awa (R, 23) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 19, 2026: Referred to PSM/EIG.
2. March 16, 2026: Offered.

Common questions

What is SR143?

SR143 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Urging the United States Air Force to Cease Plans Related to the Construction of the Maui Optical and Supercomputing Site Small Telescope Advanced Research Facility Atop Haleakal.

What is the status of SR143?

In committee as of March 19, 2026. Latest action: Referred to PSM/EIG. (March 19, 2026).

Who sponsored SR143?

Brenton Awa (R, 23).

Where is the official record for SR143?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=143&year=2026