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HB 989

RELATING TO PLANS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

HB 989 addresses unspecified plans in Hawaii and is under committee review for potential resource, environmental, or budgetary implications.

Re-Referred to WLA/GVO, WAM.
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Bill Summary · HB 989

Legislative bill overview

HB 989 is a Hawaii bill introduced by Representative Nadine Nakamura that relates to "plans," though the specific details of what plans are being addressed are not provided in the available legislative actions. The bill has passed first reading and is currently under committee review in the Water, Land, and Agriculture (WLA/GVO) and Ways and Means (WAM) committees as of February 2026.

Why is this important

Without access to the bill's actual text or summary, the real-world impact cannot be definitively assessed. However, given the committee assignments (Water, Land, Agriculture, and Budget), this likely involves state resource management, environmental planning, or land-use policies that could affect Hawaii's residents, businesses, or natural resources.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in available information: The bill title provides minimal detail, making public understanding and stakeholder engagement difficult
  • Committee jurisdiction complexity: Multiple committee referrals suggest coordination between land/resource and budgetary concerns, which may indicate competing priorities or fiscal implications
  • Delayed progression: The bill was carried over twice in 2025 and re-referred in 2026, suggesting potential disagreement, resource constraints, or lower priority status

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

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