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SB 48

RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 3 co-sponsors

SB 48 addresses Hawaii's State Building Code Council, referred to multiple committees and deferred pending further review and stakeholder input on unspecified operational or structural changes.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 48

Legislative bill overview

SB 48 addresses the State Building Code Council in Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and referred to the Public Safety and Military Affairs (PSM) and Ways and Means (WAM) committees before being deferred and ultimately carried over to the 2026 legislative session.

Why is this important

The State Building Code Council oversees standards for construction safety, accessibility, and structural integrity across Hawaii. Changes to this council's authority, composition, or processes could affect how building regulations are developed and enforced, impacting construction costs, development timelines, and public safety standards throughout the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Committee jurisdiction: The referral to both PSM and WAM committees suggests the bill may involve budgetary impacts, organizational changes, or resource allocation that different committees view differently
  • Stakeholder disagreement: The deferral rather than passage indicates potential concerns from committee members or testimony from construction industry, labor unions, safety advocates, or municipal governments
  • Implementation details: Without specific bill language available, the deferred status may reflect disputes over how proposed changes would be operationalized or enforced

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

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