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SB 1625

RELATING TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sharon Moriwaki

SB 1625 regulates landscape architect licensing in Hawaii, establishing professional standards and oversight for outdoor design practitioners and environmental projects.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 1625

Legislative bill overview

SB 1625 relates to the regulation and licensing of landscape architects in Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative record. The bill was introduced by Senator Sharon Moriwaki and has progressed through initial readings but was carried over to the 2026 legislative session, indicating either complexity or lower prioritization.

Why is this important

Landscape architecture licensing directly affects professional standards, consumer protection, and the quality of environmental design projects in Hawaii. Clear regulations ensure that professionals designing outdoor spaces meet competency requirements and understand Hawaii's unique ecological and cultural considerations.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice definition – Disagreement over which activities require licensure versus those that can be performed by unlicensed professionals
  • Licensing requirements – Whether education, experience, and examination standards are appropriately rigorous or unnecessarily burdensome for practitioners
  • Economic impact – How licensing requirements affect market competition, pricing, and access to landscape design services for residents and developers

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

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