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HB 989

RELATING TO PLANS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

HB 989 (Hawaii) addressing unspecified "plans" was referred to water/land and fiscal committees, then deferred to 2026 without final disposition.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 989

Legislative bill overview

HB 989 is a Hawaii bill introduced by Rep. Nadine Nakamura that relates to "plans," though the specific subject matter and detailed provisions are not disclosed in the available legislative record. The bill passed first reading in March 2025 and was referred to the Water, Land & Hawaiian Homelands (WTL/GVO) and Ways & Means (WAM) committees before being carried over to the 2026 legislative session.

Why is this important

The referral to both substantive (WTL/GVO) and fiscal (WAM) committees suggests this bill may have budgetary implications and potentially concerns water management, land use, or Hawaiian homestead matters—areas with significant environmental and community impact in Hawaii. The bill's carryover to 2026 indicates it did not advance far in the 2025 session, either due to competing priorities or unresolved concerns.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's vague title and unavailable text make it impossible to assess specific policy disagreements without additional information
  • Referral to fiscal committee suggests potential budget impacts that may face scrutiny during appropriations review
  • Deferral to 2026 session may indicate unresolved disputes between committees or stakeholders

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

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