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HB 1087

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

HB 1087 modifies Hawaii's historic preservation review procedures, potentially affecting development timelines and how cultural sites receive protection consideration.

Re-Referred to HWN/WLA, JDC.
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Bill Summary · HB 1087

Legislative bill overview

HB 1087 modifies Hawaii's historic preservation review processes, though specific amendments are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill has progressed through initial readings and committee referrals to the Hawaiian and Western Language/Water/Land and Judiciary committees. The measure remains under consideration as of the 2026 legislative session.

Why is this important

Historic preservation reviews significantly impact development projects, property rights, and community planning in Hawaii. Changes to these procedures can affect timelines for construction, costs for developers, and protection levels for culturally or historically significant sites—making the streamlining or restructuring of review processes consequential for multiple stakeholders.

Potential points of contention

  • Development timeline concerns: Modifications to review processes could either accelerate or slow project approvals, affecting construction industry interests differently than preservation advocates
  • Cultural and community interests: Changes may alter how Native Hawaiian perspectives and public input are weighted in preservation decisions
  • Jurisdictional clarity: Adjustments to review authority and procedures between state and local agencies could create implementation questions

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

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