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HB 2223

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Luke Evslin and 14 co-sponsors

Hawaii bill modifying historic preservation review processes to affect development timelines and protections for culturally significant sites statewide.

Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 584-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN.
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Bill Summary · HB 2223

Legislative bill overview

HB 2223 modifies Hawaii's historic preservation review process, likely streamlining or altering how properties and projects undergo evaluation before being designated or altered. The bill has passed initial readings and committee review with amendments, currently progressing toward fiscal analysis in the Finance Committee.

Why is this important

Historic preservation policies affect property development timelines, construction costs, and community character. Changes to review processes can either accelerate economic development or strengthen protections for culturally and historically significant sites—making this relevant to developers, property owners, preservationists, and residents statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Review timeline and efficiency vs. thoroughness: Streamlining reviews may speed projects but risk inadequate evaluation of historical significance or cultural impact
  • Stakeholder access and transparency: Changes may affect how communities, Native Hawaiians, and preservation advocates participate in decision-making
  • Property rights and development constraints: Modifications could shift the balance between preservation mandates and private property owner interests in land use

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

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