Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 1540
RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- RICHARDS (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Beginning 1/1/2028, makes the most recent Hawaii state building codes adopted by the state building code council supersede all existing county building codes and thereafter allows counties to remove requirements of the state building codes or add requirements to the state building codes only with prior council approval. Repeals the counties' authority to adopt, amend, and update the Hawaii state building codes for their respective county building codes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 22, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC. - Jan 29, 2025 · Senate
Re-Referred to PSM, JDC. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
The committee on PSM deferred the measure. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.