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SB85Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Permits.

IntroducedSenate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Introduced by Brandon Elefante, District 16

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Re-Referred to EIG/EDU, JDC.

January 21, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pending Introduction.

  2. Introduced and passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to EIG/EDU/HRE, JDC.

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

  5. Re-Referred to EIG/EDU, JDC.

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