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SB 3048

RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dru Kanuha

SB 3048 modifies Hawaii's State Building Code Council structure or operations, potentially affecting statewide construction standards, safety requirements, and development costs.

The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Poepoe, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Woodson.
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Bill Summary · SB 3048

Legislative bill overview

SB 3048 relates to modifications of Hawaii's State Building Code Council, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill is currently in early stages of the legislative process, having passed first reading and been referred to the Public Safety and Military Affairs (PSM/EIG) and Ways and Means (WAM) committees.

Why is this important

The State Building Code Council establishes standards that affect construction, safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency across Hawaii. Changes to this council's structure, powers, or processes could impact building costs, development timelines, and public safety standards statewide—affecting everyone from homeowners to commercial developers.

Potential points of contention

  • Council composition and authority - Any changes to who sits on the council or their decision-making power could shift influence between construction industry, consumer advocates, and government agencies
  • Building code adoption timeline - Modifications might accelerate or delay how quickly Hawaii adopts updated national building standards
  • Cost implications - Stricter or more lenient code standards directly affect construction expenses, which could impact housing affordability and development feasibility

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

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