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HB 1799

RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 8 co-sponsors

Hawaii HB 1799 advances county-related governance measures through House committees with recommended amendments; specifics unavailable.

The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Cochran, Grandinetti, Kila, Kitagawa, La Chica, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
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Bill Summary · HB 1799

Legislative bill overview

HB 1799 addresses matters relating to Hawaii's counties, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available action history. The bill has advanced through two House committees (Housing and Water, Land & Agriculture) with recommended amendments and unanimous or near-unanimous support.

Why is this important

County-level legislation in Hawaii affects local governance, services, and fiscal authority across the state's four counties. The broad referral to Housing and Water/Land & Agriculture committees suggests the bill may address land use, infrastructure, or resource management issues with county-wide implications.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in available information: The bill's specific provisions are not publicly detailed in the action summary, making it difficult to assess potential controversies or stakeholder concerns
  • Amendment requirements: Both committees recommended passage "with amendments," indicating substantive changes were deemed necessary, but the nature of these amendments is unclear
  • County autonomy questions: Legislation affecting county authority could raise concerns about state-local power balance, though specifics cannot be assessed without bill text

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

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