Bills

HB 2473: OPSD; HAWAII STATE PLANNING ACT; HAWAIIAN SENSE OF PLACE RECOGNITION ACT

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-06: Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD/LAB on Wednesday, 02-11-26 9:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Establishes the Hawaiian Sense of Place Recognition Act.  Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop educational and outreach programs to promote understanding of the Hawaiian sense of place among residents, visitors, and public employees.  Requires state agencies to incorporate Hawaiian sense of place principles into land planning, management, and state construction projects.

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