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5 | | HB1800 HD1 SD1 | RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET. | Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 2025‑2027 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs. (SD1) | Introducer(s): NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) 4/16 - House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). 4/17 - Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). Senate Conferees Appointed: Dela Cruz Chair; DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Moriwaki, Richards, Wakai, Fevella. Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 712). 4/20 - House Conferees Appointed: Todd Chair; Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Ratcliffe, Takenouchi, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda. Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 785). 4/21 - Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-22-26 1:00PM in conference room 309. 4/22 - Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-24-26 1:00PM in conference room 309. 4/28 - Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 4:30PM in conference room 309. 4/30 - Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 11:30AM in conference room 309. 5/1 - Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 1 | Building Code | HB1725 HD2 | RELATING TO BUILDING CODES | Part I: Fixes the applicable building codes, standards, and county amendments for the life of a building permit, subject to limited life-safety exceptions and ordinary permit expiration rules, as of the date a county accepts a complete building permit application or issues an authorization to proceed with construction. Part II: Specifies the applicability of the International Residential Code, as adopted and amended by the State Building Code Council. Authorizes a county to adopt amendments to the Hawaiʻi state building code that are more stringent or less stringent than a corresponding state-adopted code provision, under certain circumstances, and repeals the counties' existing authority to amend or adopt the buildings code without council approval. Beginning on the effective date of the next statewide adoption of the International Code Council suite of applicable codes as the Hawaiʻi state building code, changes the adoption of the Hawaiʻi state building code from a two-year cycle to a six-year cycle. Part III: Appropriates funds for one staff position and necessary consultant services to carry out statewide code adoption, economic and hazard analyses, and administrative support. | Introduced: Rep Evslin 2/3 - Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG/WAL on Friday, 02-06-26 8:45AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2/6 - PASSED HSG/WAL Passed 2/12 2/17 - Passed second reading as amended in HD1, referred to FIN 2/24 - Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-27-26 2:00PM 2/27 - Bill scheduled for decision making on Monday, 03-02-26 10:00AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-02-26. 3/2 - The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/6 - Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26. Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1095-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. 3/10 - Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Cochran, Hartsfield, Iwamoto, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Perruso voting aye with reservations; 3/12 - Referred to EIG/GVO, WAM. | AIA testimony 2/4 - support w/ comments 3/16 - drafted testimony COMMENTS on bill | SUPPORT - with comments McKelvey says he won't hear the bill. | |||||||||||||||||
7 | 1 | Other | HB1721 HD1 | RELATING TO HOUSING | Clarifies insurance, indemnification, and certain certificate of occupancy requirements for purposes of expedited permits. For a licensed professional who submits a permit, the county must have on record a statement that indemnifies and holds harmless the State, its officers, agents, and employees 8 and the county, its officers, agents, and employees from and against claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorney’s fees, arising out of or resulting from the negligent acts, errors, or omissions of the licensed professional. | Introduced: Rep Evslin 2/4 - The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS 2/10 - Passed second reading as HD1 2/18 - Passed CPC unamended 2/20 - Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 681-26), recommending referral to JHA. Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). 3/3 - Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 03-05-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 3/5 - The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/6 - Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26. Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1196-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. 3/10 - Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; 3/12 - Referred to EIG/HOU, CPN. Passed First Reading. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 270). 3/16 - The committee(s) on EIG/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-26 3:02PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. 3/19 - The committee(s) on HOU/EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/25 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. Reported from EIG/HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3198) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN. 4/2 - The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 9:25AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. 4/7 - The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 4/10 - 48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26. Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3715) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). 4/14 - Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 613) in amended form (SD 2). Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. 4/16 - House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). 417 - Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). 4/21 - House Conferees Appointed: Evslin, Matayoshi, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Cochran. Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). Senate Conferees Appointed: Wakai Chair; Chang, Keohokalole Co-Chairs; Fevella. 4/22 - Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 719). 4/23 - Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-24-26 10:10AM in conference room 224. 4/24 - The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. 4/29 - 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26. Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 16-26). 5/1 - Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). 5/5 - Received notice of Final Reading. | Ask insurers for comment ACEC is in support, this fixes some language from Act 295 3/17 - submitted to align with ACEC | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1721_TESTIMONY_HSG_02-04-26_.PDF "HRS 20.2.5 - reference as something already existing Section 2.2 seems problematic: county shall issue [the] a certificate of occupancy to the applicant and may notate that the certificate is approved by the licensed professional under an agreement pursuant to an expedited permit, and not a county official."" the approved by the licensed professional part.." | |||||||||||||||||
8 | 2 | Other | SB2341 / HB1710 HD2 | RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION | Authorizes the State Historic Preservation Department (SHPD) to conduct a phased review of a proposed project on private property under certain circumstances The department shall provide written concurrence or non-concurrence within ninety days, or within thirty calendar days if no historical properties are impacted by the proposed project, after the filing of a request with the department. If the department fails to provide a written concurrence or nonconcurrence with a project effect determination within ninety days, or within thirty calendar days if no historic properties are to be affected, of receiving a true and complete submittal for a project, the lead agency may assume the department's concurrence and the project may move to the next step in the compliance process. | Introduced: Sen Hashimoto 2/4 - The committee(s) on WLA deferred the measure until 02-13-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. 2/13 - The committee on WLA deferred the measure. 2/19 - Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 578-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN. Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 2/27 - Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 03-03-26 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 3/3 - The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 3/6 - Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 973-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; 3/10 - Referred to WLA, JDC. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 150). Passed First Reading. 3/23 - Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21. 3/24 - The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-25-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. 3/25 - The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/30 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3362) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. 4/2 - The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-09-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. 4/9 - The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 4/10 - 48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26. Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3767) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). 4/14 - Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 608) in amended form (SD 2). Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). 4/16 - House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). 4/17 - Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). 4/20 - House Conferees Appointed: Hashem, Evslin, Miyake Co-Chairs; Shimizu. Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). 4/21 - Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). Senate Conferees Appointed: Lee, C. Chairs; Rhoads Co-Chair; Lamosao. Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). 4/24 - Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-26 9:00AM; CR 229. 4/29 - Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-30-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 229. 4/30 - The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. | 3/20 - putting together testimony | ||||||||||||||||||
9 | Building Code | SB2645 | RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION. | Establishes the State Fire Code as the minimum statewide standard for fire safety. Prohibits the counties from adopting, amending, or enforcing any ordinance, rule, or code provision that is less restrictive than the State Fire Code. Establishes the State Fire and Life Safety Special Fund. Limits the frequency of fire and safety inspections at state facilities by the Office of the State Fire Marshal to once every three years. Changes the method of appointment of the State Fire Marshal from selection by the State Fire Marshal Selection Commission to appointment by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Amends Act 302, SLH 2025, by replacing two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions for fire inspectors and three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) positions for fire investigators with four full-time equivalent (4.0 FTE) positions for assistant fire marshals. (SD2) | Introducer(s): KANUHA 2/20 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referred to WAM. Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2503) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 2) and referral to WAM. 2/27 - The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:17AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 3/3 - The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/6 - 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26. Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2938) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 3). 3/10 - Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 275) in amended form (SD 3). Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 3). Ayes, 25 3/12 - Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:30AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 17. Pass First Reading 3/18 - The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/23 - Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1319-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. 4/6 - Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Wednesday, 04-08-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 4/8 - The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 4/10 - Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2100-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. 4/14 - Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; 4/16 - Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710). Senate disagrees with House amendments. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 685). 4/21 - House Conferees Appointed: Ichiyama, Morikawa Co-Chairs; Souza. Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800). Senate Conferees Appointed: Fukunaga Chair; Elefante Co-Chair; Inouye, DeCorte. 4/22 - Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 720). 4/23 - Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-24-26 3:40PM; CR 016. 4/24 - Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-26 2:00PM; Conference Room 016. 4/30 - Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 2:00PM; Conference Room 016. | 3/13 - submitted COMMENTS testimony | |||||||||||||||||||
10 | 1 | Other | SB2543 / HB2514 | RELATING TO GOVERNMENT | Establishes within the Office of the Comptroller a five-year Office of the State Construction Manager Pilot Program headed by a full-time State Construction Manager, to provide guidance and recommendations on the design review of state construction projects administered by the Department of Accounting and General Services and Department of Education. Requires the Office to assign employees to the Department of Planning and Permitting of the City and County of Honolulu to review and approve permit applications submitted for state construction projects administered by DAGS and DOE. Establishes the Design Review Special Fund. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2525. Pilot Program sunsets on 6/30/2031. (SD1) | Introduced: Sen Hashimoto 2/3 - The committee(s) on GVO/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference 2/10 - Committee passed with amendments 2/20 - GVO/EIG passed second reading as amended (SD1) 2/20 - Reported from GVO/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2593) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. 2/23 - The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:55AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 2/25 - The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-02-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 3/2 - The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/5 - 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26. Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2786) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). 3/10 - Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 258) in amended form (SD 2). Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; 3/12 - Referred to LAB, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17 3/16 - Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:35AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 3/20 - Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1255-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL. 3/20 - Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 03-24-26 9:00AM 3/24 - The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/30 - Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1525-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN. 3/31 - Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 4/2 - Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:10AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 04-07-26. 4/7 - The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 4/10 - Deferred one day 04-14-26. Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2061-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. 4/14 - Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Iwamoto, Shimizu voting aye with reservations 4/16 - Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710). Senate disagrees with House amendments. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 670). 4/22 - House Conferees Appointed: Sayama, Hashem, Lee, M. Co-Chairs; Matsumoto. 4/23 - Senate Conferees Appointed: McKelvey Chair; Wakai, Elefante Co-Chairs; Awa. Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 811). 4/24 - Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016. Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 742). 4/30 - Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 10:20AM; Conference Room 016. 5/1 - Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 | HHF will support AIA position 3/17 - submit COMMENTS testimony 3/23 - OPPOSE testimony submitted 4/2 - COMMENTS testimony | COMMENTS - oppose design review language Ask for firms who work on state projects to write in Concerns about extending length of time for projects. Concerns about design review language. Continue testimony after crossover. | |||||||||||||||||
11 | 1 | Housing | HB2606 HD2 | RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION. | Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes and appropriates funds for a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. | Introduced: KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, COCHRAN, EVSLIN, HARTSFIELD, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KILA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MORIKAWA, OLDS, TAKAYAMA, TAM, TARNAS 2/3 - Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Friday, 02-06-26 9:30AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2/11 - Passed second reading as amended in HD1 2/13 - Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 02-19-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2/19 - Passed WAL w/ amendments 2/20 - Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 703-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN. Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). 2/24 - Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-27-26 2:00PM 2/27 - Bill scheduled for decision making on Monday, 03-02-26 10:00AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-02-26. 3/2 - The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 3/5 - Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 857-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. 3/6 - Passed First Reading. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 125). 3/10 - Referred to PSM, WAM. 3/16 - The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-23-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. 3/23 - The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/26 - Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3232) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. 3/30 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3232) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. 4/2 - The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 4/7 - The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 4/9 - One Day Notice 04-10-26. Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3633) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. 4/10 - Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 563) in amended form (SD 1). Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. 4/14 - House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). 4/16 - Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599). 4/20 - House Conferees Appointed: Evslin, Hashem, Miyake Co-Chairs; Pierick. Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). 4/22 - Senate Conferees Appointed: Fukunaga Chair; Hashimoto Co-Chair; Inouye. 4/23 - Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 725). 4/24 - Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-27-26 10:25AM in conference room 224. 4/30 - Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 10:30AM in conference room 224. | 3/22 - Comment testimony submitted | SUPPORT - with comments | |||||||||||||||||
12 | SR 176 / HR 128 / SCR 181 | County of Maui; County of Kauai; Ordinances; Wildfire Hazards; Wildland-Urban Interface | URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ADOPT ORDINANCES THAT ESTABLISH WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE SAFETY STANDARDS FOR PLANTATION TOWNS AND OTHER HIGH-RISK COMMUNITIES, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE COUNTY OF KAUAI'S ORDINANCE NO. PM-2025-425, RELATING TO THE PLANTATION CAMP DISTRICT WILDFIRE AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE, AND OTHER STATE AND NATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE BEST PRACTICES. | Introducer(s): MCKELVEY, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO AMATO, IWAMOTO 3/16 - Offered 3/18 - Referred to WAL, referral sheet 19 3/19 - Referred to PSM/EIG. 3/24 - The committee(s) on PSM/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-31-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. 3/31 - The committee on PSM/EIG/WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 4/2 - Transmitted to Senate. Resolution adopted in final form. Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1800-26), recommending adoption. 4/6 - One Day Notice 04-07-26. Reported from PSM/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3421) with recommendation of adoption. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 467). 4/7 - Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 422). Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House. 4/10 - Referred to WAL, referral sheet 27. Referred to PSM/EIG. 4/13 - Resolution scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 04-16-26 9:00AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 4/16 - The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 4/20 - Transmitted to Senate. Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3). Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2225-26), recommending adoption. 4/21 - Resolution adopted in final form. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 793). | 3/31 - submitted SUPPORT testimony | Reach out to Maui members to review and champion | |||||||||||||||||||
13 | ** | Other | SB2607 | RELATING TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | Authorizes the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects to determine the appropriate educational, examination, and experience requirements for landscape architect licensure. | Introducer(s): MORIWAKI, CHANG, HASHIMOTO 2/26 - The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-04-26 9:35AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. 3/4 - The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/6 - 48 Hrs. Notice 3-10-26. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1). Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2877) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading. 3/10 - Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 270) in amended form (SD 1). Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). 3/12 - Referred to CPC, referral sheet 17 3/27 - Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Tuesday, 03-31-26 2:05PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 3/31 - The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 4/7 - Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1811-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1; placed on the calendar for Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; 4/9 - Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate. 4/10 - Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 564). Senate disagrees with House amendments. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 516). 4/20 - House Conferees Appointed: Grandinetti Chair; Tam, Pierick. Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787). 4/22 - Senate Conferees Appointed: Keohokalole Chair; Lamosao, Awa. 4/23 - Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 724). 4/29 - Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26. Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | ASLA request support | SILENT | |||||||||||||||||
14 | ** | Other | SB2401 SD1 | RELATING TO REGIONAL SHORELINE MITIGATION DISTRICTS. | Authorizes the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to approve the establishment of regional shoreline mitigation districts to facilitate regional coordination by shoreline property owners to address coastal erosion. Requires the preparation of a regional coastal erosion and sediment management plan for each regional shoreline mitigation district. Establishes procedures for the review of state and county permits associated with regional shoreline mitigation districts. Establishes the support and integration of regional coastline erosion and sediment management planning as a policy under the coastal zone management program. Appropriates moneys and establishes 1.0 FTE temporary position. | Introducer(s): HASHEM, ILAGAN, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MORIKAWA, QUINLAN 2/18 - The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 2/20 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2683) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. 3/2 - The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 3/4 - The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 3/6 - One Day Notice 03-10-26. Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2974) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. 3/10 - Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 231) in amended form (SD 1). Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; 3/12 - Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17 3/16 - Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 3/19 - The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/23 - Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1343-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. 3/24 - Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; 3/31 - Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 04-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 4/2 - Bill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:10AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 4/7 - The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 4/9 - Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-14-26. Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2029-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. 4/14 - Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Alcos, Kapela, Perruso, Poepoe, Shimizu, Souza voting aye with reservations; 4/16 - Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710). Senate disagrees with House amendments. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 656). 4/20 - Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787). House Conferees Appointed: Hashem, Morikawa Co-Chairs; Shimizu. 4/21 - Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718). Senate Conferees Appointed: Lee, C. Chairs; Moriwaki Co-Chair; Lamosao. 4/24 - Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-26 9:00AM; CR 229. 4/30 - Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 229. 5/1 - Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
15 | 3 | Housing | HB1700 HD1 / SD2270 | RELATING TO HOUSING | Allow for expedited permitting for Housing projects for individuals with disabilities and individuals with access and functional needs. Effective 7/2/26 | Introduced: Rep Lee Loy 2/26 - The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 3/6 - Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 988-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. 3/10 - Referred to EIG/HHS/HOU, JDC. Passed First Reading. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 148). 3/16 - The committee(s) on EIG/HHS/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. 3/19 - The committee(s) on EIG/HHS/HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/25 - Reported from EIG/HHS/HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3200) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. 4/1 - The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. 4/7 - The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 4/10 - One Day Notice 04-14-26. Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3747) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. 4/14 - Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 605) in amended form (SD 1). Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. 4/16 - House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). 4/17 - Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). 4/21 - Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799). House Conferees Appointed: Evslin, Hashem, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Pierick. 4/30 - Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 229. | |||||||||||||||||||
16 | 1 | Building Code | HB2215 / SB3048 | RELATING TO SBCC | Establishes one permanent full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position for the State Building Code Council to support statewide building code coordination, permitting transparency, and modernization initiatives. Requires county reporting on building permitting performance. Requires the State Building Code Council to develop a standardized statewide permitting data system or public dashboard. Requires the development of a state building code modernization and transparency initiative. Requires the State Building Code Council to develop standardized credentials and training requirements for permitting officials. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. | Introduced: Rep Todd 1/30 - Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5 2/25 - The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 3/3 - The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 3/5 - One Day Notice 03-06-26. Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2854) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. 3/6 - Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 100) in amended form (SD 1). 3/10 - Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 16. Pass First Reading 3/12 - Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 03-17-26 9:00AM 3/17 - The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/20 - Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1299-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN 4/6 - Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Wednesday, 04-08-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 4/8 - The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 4/10 - 48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26. Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3715) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). 4/14 - Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 613) in amended form (SD 2). 4/16 - Senate disagrees with House amendments. Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710). | AIA testimony 2/12 3/13 - submitted SUPPORT testimony 3/20 - prepare testimony for FIN 4/7 - submitted SUPPORT W/ COMMENTS 4/17 - write request letter to DAGS and FIN chair / committee and another letter to Gov | SUPPORT | |||||||||||||||||
17 | HR 74 / HCR 82 | State Building Code; State Building Code Council; Basic Shelter Standards; Supportive Housing Models | REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT BASIC SHELTER STANDARDS TO ENABLE LOW-COST, RAPID-DEPLOYMENT HOUSING SOLUTIONS. | Introducer(s): EVSLIN, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, SHIMIZU, TAM 3/12 - To be offered. 3/18 - Referred to HSG, WAL, referral sheet 18 3/26 - Resolution scheduled to be heard by HSG on Friday, 03-27-26 9:30AM in conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 3/27 - The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 4/1 - Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL as amended in HD 1 with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1649-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to WAL. 4/2 - Resolution scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 04-07-26 10:00AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 4/7 - The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 4/9 - Resolution adopted in final form. Adopted as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1861-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending adoption. 4/10 - Referred to PSM/HOU. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 549). 4/16 - Re-Referred to HOU. | Krithika to review and champion | ||||||||||||||||||||
18 | SCR 62 / HCR 41 | DAGS; HI-EMA; Hurricane Preparedness; Category 5; State Buildings; Shelters; Rules | REQUESTING CERTAIN STATE BUILDINGS DESIGNED ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2027, AND INTENDED TO SERVE A SECONDARY PURPOSE AS AN EMERGENCY SHELTER TO BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND CATEGORY 5 HURRICANES AND BE USED AS SHELTERS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. | Introducer(s): FUKUNAGA, CHANG, GABBARD, MCKELVEY, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI 3/12 - Offered. 3/18 - Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 18 3/19 - Referred to GVO/PSM. 3/30 - The committee(s) on GVO/PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 04-02-26 3:15PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. 4/2 - The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 4/8 - One Day Notice 04-09-26. Reported from GVO/PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3477) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1). 4/9 - Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House. Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 459) in amended form (SD 1). 4/10 - Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 28 4/13 - Resolution scheduled to be heard by PBS on Wednesday, 04-15-26 10:30AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 4/15 - The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 4/17 - Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2172-26), recommending referral to FIN. Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Amato excused (1). | Todd to review and champion | ||||||||||||||||||||
19 | ** | Other | SB2811 | RELATING TO STATE BUILDING PROJECTS. | Establishes the State Building Process Task Force to evaluate the challenges, opportunities, and legislative actions necessary to establish a state building permit review office for state projects located on state-owned lands. Appropriates funds. | Introducer(s): MORIWAKI 2/19 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. Reported from GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2471) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. 3/2 - The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 3/4 - The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/6 - 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26. Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2936) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). 3/10 - Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 303) in amended form (SD 2). Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 3/12 - Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 17. Pass First Reading 3/20 - Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 03-24-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 3/24 - The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/30 - Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1470-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. 4/2 - Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 04-07-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 4/7 - The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 4/10 - Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2105-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. 4/14 - Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; 4/16 - Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710). Senate disagrees with House amendments. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 705). | ACEC Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
20 | ** | Other | SB2908 / HB1968 | RELATING TO PERMITTING. | Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to develop a statewide permitting intake platform. Appropriates funds for the development of the platform, subject to a matching funds requirement from the counties. | Introducer(s): WAKAI, CHANG, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Richards, San Buenaventura 2/19 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. Reported from EDT/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2382) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. 2/27 - The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:17AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 3/3 - The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 3/5 - One Day Notice 03-06-26. Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2835) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. 3/6 - Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 86) in amended form (SD 1). 3/10 - Pass First Reading. Referred to ECD, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 16 3/10 - Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 03-13-26 10:00AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 3/12 - Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Wednesday, 03-18-26 8:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 3/18 - The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/20 - Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1275-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; | 3/13 - submitted OPPOSITION testimony | ||||||||||||||||||
21 | 1 | Building Code | HB1964 HD1 / SB2910 | RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL | Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Requires the State Building Code Council to provide annual training to state and county permitting agency employees. Appropriates funds for the training, subject to a matching funds requirement from the counties. | Introducers: KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, SAYAMA, TAKAYAMA, TAKENOUCHI, TAM, TARNAS, TEMPLO WAL - 2/5, passed with amendments 2/13 - recommend passage on second reading and referral to FIN 2/19 - Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 02-23-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2/23 - The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/6 - Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26. Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1076-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. 3/10 - Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; 3/12 - Referred to PSM/EIG, WAM. Passed First Reading. 3/16 - The committee(s) on PSM/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-23-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. 3/23 - The committee(s) on PSM/EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/30 - Reported from PSM/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3229) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. | 3/20 - SUPPORT testimony submitted | SUPPORT | |||||||||||||||||
22 | Building Code | SB2339 SD1 / HB1712 | RELATING TO SBCC | Makes both the representative of the Building Industry Association of Hawaiʻi and the representative of the General Contractors Association of Hawaiʻi permanent standing members of the State Building Code Council, instead of members who alternate terms every 4 years. Adds members representing the Plumbers and Fitters United Association, Local 675 and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1186 to the State Building Code Council. Effective 7/1/2050. | Introduced: Sen Hashimoto, Rep Miyake 1/30 - Re-Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM. 2/12 - WAL Passed with amendments 2/18 - PSM passed with amendments 2/20 - Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. 2/27 - Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 03-04-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 3/4 - The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. 3/5 - Waived referral to WAM. One Day Notice 03-06-26 3/6 - Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 49) in amended form (SD 1). Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. 3/10 - Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 16. Pass First Reading | 3/4 - submitted OPPOSITION testimony3/17-sent letter to WAL | OPPOSE | ||||||||||||||||||
23 | ** | Building Code | SB3187 | RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION. | Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes and appropriates funds for a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. | Introducer(s): WAKAI 2/18 - Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2373) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. 2/23 - The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:56AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 2/25 - The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 3/3 - The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/5 - 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26. Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2839) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). 3/10 - Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 378) in amended form (SD 2). Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; 3/12 - Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17. Pass First Reading 3/16 - Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 3/18 - The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/20 - Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1306-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; | 3/18 - submitted SUPPORT testimony late | ||||||||||||||||||
24 | | HR78 / HCR 86 | State Building Code Council; State Building Code; Standards for Off-Site Construction | REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL AND THE COUNTIES TO ADOPT, AMEND, OR UPDATE THE STATE BUILDING CODES AND COUNTY BUILDING CODES TO INCORPORATE CERTAIN STANDARDS FOR OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION. | Introducer(s): EVSLIN, IWAMOTO, KAHALOA, KUSCH, MURAOKA, PIERICK, SHIMIZU, TEMPLO 3/12 - To be offered. 3/18 - Referred to HSG, WAL, referral sheet 18 | Lorena to review and champion | |||||||||||||||||||
25 | SB2981 | RELATING TO LAND USE | Beginning 7/1/2027, prohibits minimum off-street parking requirements for any new development in an urban district. Requires each county to amend or repeal any charter provision, ordinance, code, standard, or administrative procedure that imposes a minimum off-street parking requirement by 7/1/2027. | Introducer(s): LEE, C. 2/20 - Reported from WLA/EIG/HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2594) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. 2/24 - The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 9:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. 3/4 - The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 3/6 - One Day Notice 03-10-26. Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2981) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. 3/10 - Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 332). Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; 3/12 - Referred to HSG, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 17 3/16 - Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 3/18 - The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/20 - Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1313-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL. | HHF Requesting support | ||||||||||||||||||||
26 | HB1739 HD1 | RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT. | Requires the development of transit-supportive densities to be allowed in any county-designated transit-oriented development area. Prohibits the counties from enacting an ordinance, rule, regulation, development standard, zoning provision, or other land use control that restricts the development of transit-supportive densities. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) | Introducer(s): EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LOWEN, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS 2/20 - Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Perruso, Poepoe, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). 2/24 - Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 02-26-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2/26 - The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/6 - Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26. Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1200-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. 3/10 - Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Iwamoto, 3/12 - Referred to WLA/EIG/HOU, WAM. 3/16 - The committee(s) on WLA/EIG/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. 3/19 - The committee on WLA/EIG/HOU deferred the measure. | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | 3 | Housing | SB2177 SD1 | RELATING TO HOUSING | Requires HHFDC or a county to accept an application seeking certain exemptions within thirty days, and to process the application within one hundred twenty days before final approval by a county legislative body for certain housing projects. If, after 120 days, the county has neither rejected nor approved the application, the application shall be considered automatically approved. | Introduced: Sen Richards 2/13 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. 2/27 - The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:17AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 3/3 - The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/6 - 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26. Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2940) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). 3/10 - Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 189) in amended form (SD 2). Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: 3/12 - Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 17. Pass First Reading 3/17 - Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Friday, 03-20-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 3/20 - The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/23 - Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1385-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. 3/24 - Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1385-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. | |||||||||||||||||||
28 | 1 | | HCR 81 / SR 36 / SCR 37 | DAGS; Office of the State Architect; State Architect; State Construction Projects; Design Approvals; Design Review; Study; Costs and Benefits | REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF CREATING AN OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT. | Introducer(s): EVSLIN 3/12 - To be offered. 3/18 - Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 18 3/19 - Referred to GVO. 3/25 - The committee(s) on GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 03-31-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. 3/31 - The committee on GVO deferred the measure. | Julie to review and champion | ||||||||||||||||||
29 | SB2662 SD1 | RELATING TO GOVT ACCOUNTABILITY | Requires each purchasing agency to provide justification for hiring external consultants. Caps the amount each agency can spend on external consultants. Requires each agency to seek approval from the Legislature for consulting contracts exceeding a certain dollar amount. Requires each agency to disclose new contracts with external consultants. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Requires the Compliance Audit Unit within the Office of the Auditor to conduct regular audits of agency consultant contracts to assess cost-effectiveness and compliance. Establishes exceptions. Requires each chief procurement officer to ensure that inherent government functions are not delegated to a contractor. | Introducer(s): KIM, DECORTE, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, MCKELVEY, Chang, Lamosao, Wakai 2/10 - Committee on GVO recommends passed with amendments 2/20 - Passed GVO second reading as amended (SD1). Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. 3/3 - The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-05-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 3/4 - The committee(s) on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-05-26 12:04PM; CR 211 & Videoconference. 3/5 - The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/6 - 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26. Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3004) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). 3/10 - Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 277) in amended form (SD 2). Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). 3/12 - Referred to LMG, FIN, referral sheet 17 | ACEC Opposed AIA testimony 2/10 - opposed | OPPOSE or COMMENT: Call out technical/niche expertise SB 1 includes a line to exclude: (1) Technical or specialized expertise unavailable in the department; and | |||||||||||||||||||
30 | 1 | Climate Action | HB2151 HD1 / SB2178 SD1 | RELATING TO BUILDING MATERIALS | Recognizes hempcrete as an allowable non-structural building material under state law. Clarifies that no state or county building code shall prohibit the use of hempcrete. Provides the authority for building officials to approve hempcrete construction that meets applicable safety and performance standards. | Introduced: Rep Kahaloa 2/6 - Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 02-10-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2/10 - The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 2/13 - Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 269-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA. 2/27 - Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 03-04-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 3/4 - The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/6 - Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26. Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1104-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. 3/10 - Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; 3/12 - Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC/WAM. Passed First Reading. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 367). Introduced: Sen Richards 2/3 - Measure heard by AEN/EDU/HWN, passed with amendments. Referred to WAM/JDC 2/13 - Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1, referred to JHA 2/20 - Passed AEN/EDU/HWN second reading as amended (SD1), referred to WAM/JDC. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. 3/2 - The committee(s) on WAM/JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 10:35AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 3/4 - The committee on JHA and WAM recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/6 - One Day Notice 03-10-26. Reported from WAM/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2908) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. 3/10 - Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 190) in amended form (SD 1). Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading 3/12 - Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17. Pass First Reading | Ask Energy Office for their thoughts | SUPPORT | |||||||||||||||||
31 | HB1701 / SB2356 | RELATING TO PARKING | Prohibits minimum off-street parking requirements for new developments or redevelopment projects located in transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement program areas. Effective 4/19/2042. (SD1) | Introducer(s): WAKAI, CHANG, FEVELLA, HASHIMOTO 2/23 - The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:55AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 2/25 - The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-02-26 10:01AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. 3/2 - The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 3/5 - One Day Notice 03-06-26. Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2771) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. 3/6 - Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 51) in amended form (SD 1). Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 23; 3/10 - Referred to HSG, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 16 Pass First Reading 3/16 - Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 3/18 - The committee(s) on HSG recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. | HHF Requesting support | ||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Housing | SB2423 SD1 / HB1734 HD1 | RELATING TO ZONING | Prohibits the counties from imposing certain lot requirements and dwelling specifications for parcels of land located within the urban district for purposes of subdivision, development, or the issuance of a building permit, with certain exemptions. Allows the counties to establish a petition process for neighborhoods, subdivisions, or other geographically contiguous areas to establish or retain certain requirements or specifications. | Introducer: Sen Chang 2/10 - Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 2/17 - WLA/HOU passed with amendments 2/20 - Passed WLA/HOU second reading as amended (SD1), referred to JDC 2/23 - The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. 2/27 - The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 3/6 - One Day Notice 03-10-26. Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2983) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. 3/10 - Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to JDC. | ||||||||||||||||||||
33 | HB350 / SB748 | RELATING TO ENERGY. | Expands the types of water heater systems that may satisfy the relevant requirement for the issuance of a building permit for new single-family dwellings to include ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) | Introducer(s): LOWEN, EVSLIN, CHANG Expands the types of water heater systems that may satisfy the relevant requirement for the issuance of a building permit for new single-family dwellings to include ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) 12/8 - Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. 4/2 - The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 9:25AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. 4/7 - The committee on CPN deferred the measure. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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37 | HB1919 | RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS | Beginning 7/1/2027, prohibits counties from imposing minimum parking mandates for certain developments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) | Introducer(s): EVSLIN, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, PIERICK, SOUZA, TARNAS, Alcos 2/20 - Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on JHA as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 712-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to JHA. 2/24 - Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 02-26-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2/26 - The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 3/6 - Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26. Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1198-26) as amended in HD 3, recommending passage on Third Reading. 3/10 - Failed to pass Third Reading with Representative(s) Amato, Grandinetti, Iwamoto, Perruso voting aye with reservations; | HHF Requesting support | ||||||||||||||||||||
38 | HB1719 | RELATING TO HOUSING. | Establishes that manufactured homes are a permitted use by right on residentially zoned lots within the urban district. Limits the use of residential building design elements to deny or discourage otherwise code-compliant manufactured homes. Prohibits homeowners' associations and similar private governing bodies from enforcing covenants that actively or effectively prohibit otherwise lawful manufactured housing. Prohibits counties from requiring manufactured homes that comply with federal manufactured housing standards to also comply with the Hawaiʻi State Building Code or a county building code. Specifies that a manufactured home is considered real property, requiring its transfer, conveyance, and mortgage to follow the same recording and enforcement requirements as other real property. Effective 7/1/3000. | Introducer(s): EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, HUSSEY, KAHALOA, KAPELA, KILA, MARTEN, MATSUMOTO, MORIKAWA, REYES ODA, SAYAMA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS 1/26 Referred to HSG/WAL, CPC, JHA 2/6 Heard by HSG/WAL 2/11 Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to CPC | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | ** | Other | HB1922 / SB2422 SD1 | RELATING TO HOUSING. | Establishes the Pro-Housing Score Program to evaluate each county's performance in expanding housing opportunities and reducing regulatory barriers. Requires the counties to publish their respective pro-housing scores online and HHFDC to publish certain related information and data on a public dashboard. Establishes criteria for deeming a county noncompliant. Establishes builder's remedies for certain housing projects in transit-oriented development areas. Specifies that if a county is deemed noncompliant, the planning director or an equivalent county officer responsible for land use approvals are responsible for approving or denying certain affordable housing development applications. Establishes procedures for certain transit-oriented development housing project appeals. Appropriates funds. | Introducer(s): EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KAHALOA, KILA, LEE, M., MATSUMOTO, SAYAMA, SOUZA, TARNAS, Reyes Oda 2/17 - The committee(s) on EIG, HOU, WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 2/20 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. Reported from HOU/EIG/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2576) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. | |||||||||||||||||||
40 | ** | Other | SB2536 / HB2102 HD1 | RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. | Clarifies that residential projects involving ground disturbance in high-risk areas remains subject to review under the State Historic Preservation Program. Removes the historic review exemption for lands presumed nominally sensitive. | Introducer(s): KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party). Introducer(s): NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) 2/11 - The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 2/12 - Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 222-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL. | |||||||||||||||||||
41 | HB1726 | RELATING TO HOUSING | Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in collaboration with other state and county agencies, to study options for and coordinate the development of a shared statewide housing and infrastructure data platform to inform agency decision-making and state housing and infrastructure investments. Includes the development of a model that assesses the fiscal impacts of development and regional infrastructure investments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) | Introducer(s): EVSLIN, AMATO, BELATTI, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., MARTEN, MATAYOSHI, MATSUMOTO, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, SOUZA, TARNAS, TODD, WOODSON 2/11 - Reported from HSG/WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 178-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). | HHF Requesting support | ||||||||||||||||||||
42 | HB1756 | RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM. | For taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026, increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) | Introducer(s): MATSUMOTO, ALCOS, GARCIA, GEDEON, MURAOKA, PIERICK, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU 3/2 - The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. 3/5 - Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 860-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. 3/6 - Passed First Reading. Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 45). 3/10 - Referred to HOU, WAM. | Lauren Matsumoto seeking AIA support | ||||||||||||||||||||
43 | ** | Other | SB2064 | RELATING TO GOVERNMENT | Establishes within the Department of Accounting and General Services the Office of the State Architect, directed by a State Architect appointed by the Governor. Requires the State Architect to organize, manage, and oversee the design review of all state construction projects and issue design approvals for traditional design-bid-build state construction projects. Requires an annual report to the Governor and Legislature. Authorizes the Department of Accounting and General Services to oversee design review services for state construction projects and issue certain design approvals through the State Architect. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. | Introduced: Sen Chang Referred to GOV and WAM 2/5 - The committee(s) on GVO deferred the measure until 02-12-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. 2/12 - The committee on GVO deferred the measure. Bill has been deferred 3x. | HHF will support AIA position | COMMENTS - support the intent Adding to state budget What is the goal Check if OR has a state architect | |||||||||||||||||
44 | 2 | Housing | SB2188 / HB484 | RELATING TO GOVERNMENT | Establishes the Department of Housing. In addition, it places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority within the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. The department of housing shall: (1) be responsible for (A) All aspects of policy and planning relating to the development, redevelopment, preservation, maintenance, and improvement of housing for individuals and families at all income levels; (B) All aspects of coastal zone management and special management area permits, land use, climate change, sustainability, environmental review, geographic information systems and mapping, economic resilience, and other statewide policy interests as they pertain to the development of housing for individuals and families at all income levels; and (C) All aspects of planning, infrastructure, and community building and mixed-use development of housing for individuals and families at all income levels; (2) Strengthen and revitalize communities throughout the State by promoting affordable housing opportunities; (3) Collaborate with local officials, public agencies, community groups, local housing authorities, and other housing developers to plan for and develop affordable housing units; and (4) Ensure compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and financial assistance agreements for funded activities through long-term program compliance monitoring. | Introduced: Sen Chang 12/8 - Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. 2/2 - Re-Referred to HOU/EDT, WAM. | |||||||||||||||||||
45 | 3 | | SB2233 | RELATING TO PROPERTY | This measure prohibits a county from issuing a building permit for a project that violates any private covenant or restrictive covenant that has been registered with the Bureau of Conveyances or Land Court | Introduced: Sen Chang 1/26/2026 S Referred to EIG/WLA, JDC | |||||||||||||||||||
46 | 3 | | SB2067 | RELATING TO HOUSING | Exempts housing developments that have obtained financing commitments from the State or is located on state land from the requirement to obtain approval from the applicable county council. | Introduced: Sen Chang 1/22/2026 S Referred to HOU/WLA, WAM | |||||||||||||||||||
47 | ** | Other | HB2111 / SB2501 | RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. | Repeals on 6/30/2026 the provision prohibiting counties from requiring the installation or retrofitting of automatic fire sprinklers or automatic fire sprinkler systems in certain new or existing detached residential one- and two-family dwelling units and non-residential agricultural and aquacultural buildings and structures. | Introducer(s): NAKAMURA (Introduced by request of another party) 1/28 - Referred to HSG, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 4, Referred to PSM/EIG, CPN/JDC. | |||||||||||||||||||
48 | ** | Other | SB2443 | RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION. | Amends the definition of "historic property" to require that the property meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawaiʻi Register of Historic Places or has important value to Native Hawaiians or other ethnic groups of the State due to associations with cultural practices once carried out, or still carried out, at the property or associations with traditional beliefs, events, or oral accounts that are important to history, traditional practices, and cultural identity. | Introducer(s): RHOADS, CHANG 2/13 - The committee on WLA deferred the measure. The committee on HWN deferred the measure. | |||||||||||||||||||
49 | ** FROM 2025 SESSION | Other | SB578 / HB533 HD1 | RELATING TO HISTORIC PROPERTY. | Amends the definition of "historic property" under the State's historic preservation program to include only property that predates Statehood Day and, with respect to buildings and structures, is registered on the Hawaiʻi Register of Historic Places. | Introducer(s): HASHIMOTO, CHANG, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura, Wakai 2/10 - Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 307) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA. Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; | |||||||||||||||||||
50 | Housing | SB2546 | RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT | Amends the definition of "development" as it pertains to coastal zone management to clarify that certain activities excluded from the definition of "development" are not subject to special management area permit requirements. | Introduced: Sen Hashimoto, Sen Chang 1/28 - Referred to WLA, WAM. | ||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Other | SB2066 | RELATING TO COUNTY PERMITTING AND INSPECTION | The State may exempt a state project from county building permit requirements when that project is compliant with applicable building codes or county, national, or international prescriptive construction standards, including construction, electrical, energy conservation, plumbing, and sidewalk standards, as applicable; However that project cannot be located within a special flood hazard area as identified on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's current Flood Insurance Rate Maps | Introduced: Sen Chang 1/22 - Referred to EIG/GVO, WAM. 2/13 - The committee(s) on EIG/GVO has scheduled a public hearing on 02-19-26 3:15PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. 2/19 - The committee(s) on EIG and GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 2/20 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. Reported from EIG/GVO (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2692) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. | ||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Climate Action | SB2882 | RELATING TO STATE BUILDINGS | Requires certain state buildings intended for use as emergency shelters and constructed on or after July 1, 2027, be designed to withstand Category 5 hurricanes. | Introduced: Sen Gabbard 2/17 - The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 2/18 - The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. 2/20 - Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. Reported from GVO/PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2590) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. | ||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Housing | SB2883 | RELATING TO BUILDING CODES | Requires all single family residences and apartment buildings built after 1/1/2027 include a safe room that can withstand winds of two hundred miles per hour or higher. Requires singlefamily residences and apartment buildings built after 1/1/2027 be built to withstand Category 3 hurricanes when located in an area with winds of one hundred thirty miles per hour and a Category 5 hurricane when located in an area with winds of one hundred forty miles per hour or higher. | Introduced: Sen Gabbard 1/30 - Referred to PSM, JDC. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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