Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 541
RELATING TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- GARRETT (Democratic)
- BELATTI (Democratic)
- GRANDINETTI (Democratic)
- MARTEN (Democratic)
- MATAYOSHI (Democratic)
- PERRUSO (Democratic)
- TAKENOUCHI (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Chun (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Makes certain urban development and land use requirements applicable only to counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand, including: vesting the director of the county land use agency with the administrative authority to act on any application for subdivision, consolidation, or resubdivision; the required adoption or amendment of an ordinance to allow at least two accessory dwelling units, subject to certain conditions, on all residentially zoned lots; the calculation of certain school impact fees; and a prohibition on private covenants that include certain limitations or restrictions for residentially zoned lots within an urban district.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Referred to HSG, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.