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HCR 67

REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR, STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL, PLANNING DEPARTMENTS OF EACH COUNTY, MAYORS OF EACH COUNTY, AND CHAIRS OF THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEES ON HOUSING TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR ADOPTING UPDATED BUILDING CODES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Luke Evslin

Hawaii requests its Governor and building authorities develop a unified strategy for adopting modern building codes across all counties and state entities.

Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.
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Bill Summary · HCR 67

Legislative bill overview

HCR 67 is a resolution requesting Hawaii's Governor, State Building Code Council, county planning departments, county mayors, and legislative housing committee chairs to collaboratively develop a comprehensive strategy for adopting updated building codes. The resolution has been adopted and calls for coordinated action across multiple government entities to modernize the state's building standards.

Why is this important

Building codes directly affect housing safety, construction costs, energy efficiency, and disaster resilience. Outdated codes can increase construction expenses, limit sustainable building practices, and potentially compromise public safety. Coordinating code updates across all counties ensures consistency, reduces compliance confusion for developers, and positions Hawaii to address contemporary issues like climate resilience and housing affordability.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden and costs: Updated codes may increase construction expenses, potentially raising housing costs for developers and consumers, which could conflict with affordability goals
  • Local vs. state authority: Counties may resist state-level code mandates that limit their regulatory autonomy or impose uniform standards inappropriate for their specific communities
  • Timeline and urgency: The resolution requests strategy development but provides no binding deadlines or enforcement mechanisms, potentially resulting in minimal action without legislative follow-up

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

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