SB 85

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 21, 2026.

DOE; University of Hawaii; School Facilities Authority; County Permit Exemptions; Repetitive Construction.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-85
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee EIG/EDU, JDC
Senate in_committee 2026-01-21
Education
Summary

Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority. Repeals 1/1/2030.

Sponsor
Brandon J.C. Elefante
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-21 Status in_committee
2026-01-21 Latest Action Re-Referred to EIG/EDU, JDC.
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