HB 1823: COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT; SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS; PERMITTING; REQUIREMENTS; DEVELOPMENT; EXCLUDED ACTIVITIES; PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS; EXEMPTION; LAHAINA; MAUI WILDFIRES

Amends the definition of "development," as it pertains to coastal zone management, to exclude any state- or county-funded infrastructure improvement project that is exempted from an environmental assessment or determined as a finding of no significant impact under chapter 343, HRS.  Applies only to zones established in Lahaina in the aftermath of the 2023 Maui wildfires that have been designated for reentry by the State or County of Maui as of January 1, 2026, excluding lands owned by or under the control of the State or County of Maui.  Effective 7/1/2050.  Sunsets 6/30/2029.  (SD2)