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SB 2217

RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 5 co-sponsors

SB 2217 amends Hawaii's Land Use Commission framework, currently under committee review; specific provisions not yet publicly detailed in legislative record.

Referred to WLA, JDC.
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Bill Summary · SB 2217

Legislative bill overview

SB 2217 proposes amendments to Hawaii's Land Use Commission, which oversees the classification and management of agricultural, urban, rural, and conservation lands across the state. The bill has recently been introduced and referred to the Water, Land, and Agriculture Committee and the Judiciary and Civil Law Committee for review. Specific provisions are not detailed in the current legislative record.

Why is this important

Hawaii's Land Use Commission is fundamental to state land policy, directly affecting agricultural preservation, development rights, property values, and environmental protection across the islands. Changes to its authority, procedures, or composition could have significant consequences for farmers, developers, municipalities, and conservation efforts statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Commission authority scope – Whether proposed changes expand or restrict the Commission's power over land classifications and reclassification requests
  • Development vs. conservation balance – Potential disagreement between agricultural interests, environmentalists, and real estate developers on how changes affect land use priorities
  • Timeline and procedural impacts – If the bill modifies application review timelines or decision procedures, stakeholders may dispute effects on project approval speed and transparency

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

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