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HB1329Introduced in the House

Relating To Communities.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Introduced by Elle Cochran, District 14

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Requires any state or county department pursuing any major plan or work effort that is likely to significantly affect members of any community to: (1) Conduct a public hearing on the issue, and post notices on the department's website; and (2) Send direct notices of the public hearing to state and county elected officials who have constituents in the community.

Where it stands

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

December 8, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Pending introduction.

  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  3. Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 4

  4. Re-referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 8

  5. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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