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Bill Summary · HB 1405

Legislative bill overview

HB 1405 is a Hawaii bill relating to permits that was introduced in the 2025 legislative session. The bill passed first reading and was referred to the Economic Development & Tourism (EDT) and Ways and Means (WAM) committees, but was deferred during committee review and subsequently carried over to the 2026 session.

Why is this important

Permit reform in Hawaii directly affects business formation, construction timelines, and economic competitiveness. Streamlining or modifying permit processes can reduce bureaucratic delays that impact small businesses, housing development, and infrastructure projects—all significant concerns in Hawaii's high-cost economy.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in available materials, making it unclear whether it streamlines permits (potentially supported by business groups) or adds requirements (potentially supported by regulatory advocates)
  • Referral to both EDT and WAM suggests budget or revenue implications that may create disagreement between economic development and fiscal responsibility priorities
  • The deferral and carryover indicate the committees had unresolved concerns requiring further deliberation before advancing the measure

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

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