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HB 1319

RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 13 co-sponsors

HB 1319 proposes modifications to Hawaii's state plan but was deferred in committee and carried over to 2026 with specific provisions currently unavailable for assessment.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1319

Legislative bill overview

HB 1319 relates to modifications of Hawaii's state plan, though the specific substantive changes are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill was introduced in January 2025, referred to the Environment, Energy & Planning (EEP) and Water, Land committees, and subsequently deferred during committee review before being carried over to the 2026 session.

Why is this important

Hawaii's state plan establishes the overarching policy framework guiding land use, environmental protection, economic development, and resource management across the islands. Any modifications to it can have broad implications for planning decisions, development approvals, environmental standards, and resource allocation affecting residents, businesses, and ecosystems statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific content and scope of proposed changes to the state plan remain unclear from available records, making it difficult to assess which stakeholder groups may support or oppose the measure
  • Committee deferral suggests potential concerns existed among lawmakers regarding the bill's provisions or need for further refinement
  • Without access to the bill's full text, implications for environmental protection, development policy, or resource management cannot be fully evaluated

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

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