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SB 1406

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

SB 1406 modifies Hawaii's historic preservation review procedures, currently under committee consideration with implications for development timelines and cultural site protections.

Re-Referred to HWN/WLA, JDC.
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Bill Summary · SB 1406

Legislative bill overview

SB 1406 modifies Hawaii's historic preservation review process, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill has been referred to committees handling Hawaiian affairs, water/land, and judicial matters, suggesting it addresses procedural or jurisdictional aspects of historic site evaluations. The repeated referrals and carry-over to 2026 indicate ongoing deliberation without passage.

Why is this important

Historic preservation reviews in Hawaii affect development projects, Native Hawaiian cultural rights, and land use decisions across the state. Procedural changes to these reviews can either streamline development or strengthen protections for culturally significant sites—making this relevant to both economic development and cultural preservation stakeholders.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of review timelines: Changes to review periods could accelerate projects (benefiting developers) or extend protections (benefiting preservationists)
  • Native Hawaiian consultation requirements: Modifications to who must be consulted and how could impact Native Hawaiian participation in decisions affecting ancestral lands
  • Development versus preservation balance: Any streamlining may be viewed as weakening cultural protections, while stricter requirements may increase project costs and delays

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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