SB1540Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Building Codes.
Introduced by Tim Richards, District 4
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Beginning 1/1/2028, makes the most recent Hawaii state building codes adopted by the state building code council supersede all existing county building codes and thereafter allows counties to remove requirements of the state building codes or add requirements to the state building codes only with prior council approval. Repeals the counties' authority to adopt, amend, and update the Hawaii state building codes for their respective county building codes.
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC.
Re-Referred to PSM, JDC.
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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