HB 2606: State Building Code Council; Off-site Construction; Working Group; Report; Appropriation
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-03-25
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-04-30: Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:49 PM; Conference Room 016.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
Creates a working group in the State Building Code Council to design a state off‑site construction program for small single‑family homes (under 1,200 sq ft) built or assembled in Hawaii. The plan would centralize manufacturer certification and quality checks, create a library of pre‑approved designs and clear inspection rules, and coordinate state certification with county reviews of foundations, utilities, and site work, with the group reporting recommendations to the Legislature.
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Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD1)
Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes and appropriates funds for a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) task force was established pursuant to Act 133, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025. The SPEED task force brought together various state and county agencies and stakeholders to address issues related to obtaining permits for housing, infrastructure, and other projects. The legislature further finds that the SPEED task force is responsible for identifying actions taken, challenges encountered, and legislative measures needed to facilitate, expedite, and coordinate state and intergovernmental permitting processes.
In its initial phase, the SPEED task force split into three permitted interaction groups, each focused on a specific, high‑impact segment of the permitting system. The SPEED task force then submitted to the legislature a December 2025 final report of the permitted interaction groups, representing a combined report of the three permitted interaction groups, which outlined findings regarding existing actions and persistent challenges and presented initial recommendations for legislative and administrative measures to improve permitting processes statewide.
The December 2025 final report also identified various recommendations for improving housing and infrastructure development in the State. One key recommendation involves off‑site construction, which the final report identifies as having the potential to reduce plan-review workloads through the use of standardized designs and state-level certification. Currently, counties expend substantial resources reviewing manufacturer documentation and verifying that off-site or imported building components comply with state building codes, which results in duplicative technical reviews across the counties. The final report recommends that a state-administered certification and inspection program for off-site construction be developed as part of the State's broader housing and infrastructure strategy.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish and appropriate funds for a working group within the state building code council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program.
SECTION 2. (a) There is established within the state building code council an off-site construction working group to develop proposals for an off-site construction program.
(b) The off-site construction program shall:
(1) Be limited to off-site construction components and designs for single-family homes less than one thousand two hundred square feet that are constructed, assembled, inspected, or installed in the State in accordance with chapters 107, 444, and 448E, Hawaii Revised Statutes;
(2) Centralize manufacturer certification and product quality assurance;
(3) Curate a library of pre-approved components and designs;
(4) Define clear regulations for use and inspection;
(5) Establish a process in which a state- or county-level official would certify factories and inspect standardized models for compliance with state building codes and local conditions, while county agencies would be responsible for site-specific review related to foundations, utilities, installation, and hazard exposure;
(6) Develop pre-approved plan sets for common housing types, such as small multi-unit and single-family infill development;
(7) Include funding to support the off-site construction labor force in the State;
(8) Include policies to strengthen construction-material supply chains and reduce dependence on import pathways; and
(9) Be explicitly integrated with zoning, wastewater, and infrastructure planning so that modular units are directed to sites that can support them.
(c) The working group shall consist of the following members:
(1) The chair of the state building code council, or the chair's designee, who shall serve as chair;
(2) The director of the office of planning and sustainable development, or the director's designee;
(3) One member of the senate, to be appointed by the president of the senate; and
(4) One member of the house of representatives, to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(d) The chair of the working group shall invite the following individuals to serve as members of the working group:
(1) Six county building code officials, or their designees, as designated by the chair;
(2) Two representatives with architectural experience;
(3) Two representatives with engineering experience;
(4) Five representatives from construction labor organizations; provided that no less than two representatives shall be from construction labor organizations governed by chapter 448E, Hawaii Revised Statutes;
(5) Three representatives from consumer advocacy organizations;
(6) Two representatives from non-profit organizations focused on housing;
(7) Three representatives from the financial services industry; and
(8) Community stakeholders as designated by the chair.
(e) The working group shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027.
(f) The working group shall be dissolved on June 30, 2027.
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the off-site construction working group.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the state building code council for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2055.
Report Title:
State Building Code Council; Off-site Construction; Working Group; Report; Appropriation
Description:
Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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H.B. NO. |
2606 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
H.D. 2 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) task force was established pursuant to Act 133, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025. The SPEED task force brought together various state and county agencies and stakeholders to address issues related to obtaining permits for housing, infrastructure, and other projects. The legislature further finds that the SPEED task force is responsible for identifying actions taken, challenges encountered, and legislative measures needed to facilitate, expedite, and coordinate state and intergovernmental permitting processes.
In its initial phase, the SPEED task force split into three permitted interaction groups, each focused on a specific, high-impact segment of the permitting system. The SPEED task force then submitted to the legislature a December 2025 final report of the permitted interaction groups, representing a combined report of the three permitted interaction groups, which outlined findings regarding existing actions and persistent challenges and presented initial recommendations for legislative and administrative measures to improve permitting processes statewide.
The December 2025 final report also identified various recommendations for improving housing and infrastructure development in the State. One key recommendation involves off-site construction, which the final report identifies as having the potential to reduce plan-review workloads through the use of standardized designs and state-level certification. Currently, counties expend substantial resources reviewing manufacturer documentation and verifying that off-site or imported building components comply with state building codes, which results in duplicative technical reviews across the counties. The final report recommends that a state-administered certification and inspection program for off-site construction be developed as part of the State's broader housing and infrastructure strategy.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish and appropriate funds for a working group within the state building code council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program.
SECTION 2. (a) There is established within the state building code council an off-site construction working group to develop proposals for an off-site construction program.
(b) The off-site construction program shall:
(1) Be limited to off-site construction components and designs for single-family homes less than one thousand two hundred square feet that are constructed, assembled, inspected, or installed in the State in accordance with chapters 107, 444, and 448E, Hawaii Revised Statutes;
(2) Centralize manufacturer certification and product quality assurance;
(3) Curate a library of pre-approved components and designs;
(4) Define clear regulations for use and inspection;
(5) Establish a process in which a state- or county-level official would certify factories and inspect standardized models for compliance with state building codes and local conditions, while county agencies would be responsible for site-specific review related to foundations, utilities, installation, and hazard exposure;
(6) Develop pre-approved plan sets for common housing types, such as small multi-unit and single-family infill development;
(7) Include funding to support the off-site construction labor force in the State;
(8) Include policies to strengthen construction-material supply chains and reduce dependence on import pathways; and
(9) Be explicitly integrated with zoning, wastewater, and infrastructure planning so that modular units are directed to sites that can support them.
(c) The working group shall consist of the following members:
(1) The chair of the state building code council, or the chair's designee, who shall serve as chair;
(2) The director of the office of planning and sustainable development, or the director's designee;
(3) One member of the senate, to be appointed by the president of the senate; and
(4) One member of the house of representatives, to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(d) The chair of the working group shall invite the following individuals to serve as members of the working group:
(1) Six county building code officials, or their designees, as designated by the chair;
(2) Two representatives with architectural experience;
(3) Two representatives with engineering experience;
(4) Five representatives from construction labor organizations; provided that no less than two representatives shall be from construction labor organizations governed by chapter 448E, Hawaii Revised Statutes;
(5) Three representatives from consumer advocacy organizations;
(6) Two representatives from non-profit organizations focused on housing;
(7) Three representatives from the financial services industry; and
(8) Community stakeholders as designated by the chair.
(e) The working group shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027.
(f) The working group shall be dissolved on June 30, 2027.
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the off-site construction working group.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the state building code council for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
State Building Code Council; Off-site Construction; Working Group; Appropriation
Description:
Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
2606 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) task force was established pursuant to Act 133, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025. The SPEED task force brought together various state and county agencies and stakeholders to address issues related to obtaining permits for housing, infrastructure, and other projects. The legislature further finds that the SPEED task force is responsible for identifying actions taken, challenges encountered, and legislative measures needed to facilitate, expedite, and coordinate state and intergovernmental permitting processes.
In its initial phase, the SPEED task force split into three permitted interaction groups, each focused on a specific, high-impact segment of the permitting system. The SPEED task force then submitted to the legislature a December 2025 final report of the permitted interaction groups, representing a combined report of the three permitted interaction groups, which outlined findings regarding existing actions and persistent challenges and presented initial recommendations for legislative and administrative measures to improve permitting processes statewide.
The December 2025 final report also identified various recommendations for improving housing and infrastructure development in the State. One key recommendation involves off-site construction, which the final report identifies as having the potential to reduce plan-review workloads through the use of standardized designs and state-level certification. Currently, counties expend substantial resources reviewing manufacturer documentation and verifying that off-site or imported building components comply with state building codes, which results in duplicative technical reviews across the counties. The final report recommends that a state-administered certification and inspection program for off-site construction be developed as part of the State's broader housing and infrastructure strategy.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish and appropriate funds for a working group within the state building code council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program.
SECTION 2. (a) There is established within the state building code council an off-site construction working group to develop proposals for an off-site construction program.
(b) The off-site construction program shall:
(1) Be limited to off-site construction components and designs for single-family homes less than one thousand two hundred square feet;
(2) Centralize manufacturer certification and product quality assurance;
(3) Curate a library of pre-approved components and designs;
(4) Define clear regulations for use and inspection;
(5) Establish a process in which a state-level entity would certify factories and standardized models for compliance with state building codes and local conditions, while county agencies would be responsible for site-specific review related to foundations, utilities, installation, and hazard exposure;
(6) Develop pre-approved plan sets for common housing types, such as small multi-unit and single-family infill development;
(7) Include funding to support the off-site construction labor force in the State;
(8) Include policies to strengthen construction-material supply chains and reduce dependence on import pathways; and
(9) Be explicitly integrated with zoning, wastewater, and infrastructure planning so that modular units are directed to sites that can support them.
(c) The working group shall consist of the following members:
(1) The chair of the state building code council, or the chair's designee, who shall serve as chair;
(2) The director of the office of planning and sustainable development, or the director's designee;
(3) One member of the senate, to be appointed by the president of the senate; and
(4) One member of the house of representatives, to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(d) The chair of the working group shall invite the following individuals to serve as members of the working group:
(1) Six county building code officials, or their designees, as designated by the chair;
(2) Two representatives with architectural experience;
(3) Two representatives with engineering experience;
(4) Five representatives from labor organizations;
(5) Three representatives from consumer advocacy organizations;
(6) Two representatives from non-profit organizations focused on housing;
(7) Three representatives from the financial services industry; and
(8) Community stakeholders as designated by the chair.
(e) The working group shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027.
(f) The working group shall be dissolved on June 30, 2027.
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the off-site construction working group.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the state building code council for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
State Building Code Council; Off-site Construction; Working Group; Appropriation
Description:
Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
2606 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to off-site CONSTRUCTION.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) task force was established pursuant to Act 133, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025. The SPEED task force brought together various state and county agencies and stakeholders to address issues related to obtaining permits for housing, infrastructure, and other projects. The legislature further finds that the SPEED task force is responsible for identifying actions taken, challenges encountered, and legislative measures needed to facilitate, expedite, and coordinate state and intergovernmental permitting processes.
In its initial phase, the SPEED task force split into three permitted interaction groups, each focused on a specific, high-impact segment of the permitting system. The SPEED task force then submitted to the legislature a December 2025 final report of the permitted interaction groups, representing a combined report of the three permitted interaction groups, which outlined findings regarding existing actions and persistent challenges and presented initial recommendations for legislative and administrative measures to improve permitting processes statewide.
The December 2025 final report also identified various recommendations for improving housing and infrastructure development in the State. One key recommendation involves off-site construction, which the final report identifies as having the potential to reduce plan-review workloads through the use of standardized designs and state-level certification. Currently, counties expend substantial resources reviewing manufacturer documentation and verifying that off-site or imported building components comply with state building codes, which results in duplicative technical reviews across the counties. The final report recommends that a state-administered certification and inspection program for off-site construction be developed as part of the State's broader housing and infrastructure strategy.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish and appropriate funds for a working group within the state building code council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program.
SECTION 2. (a) There is established within the state building code council an off-site construction working group to develop proposals for an off-site construction program.
(b) The off-site construction program shall:
(1) Be limited to off-site construction components and designs for single-family homes less than one thousand two hundred square feet;
(2) Centralize manufacturer certification and product quality assurance;
(3) Curate a library of pre-approved components and designs;
(4) Define clear regulations for use and inspection;
(5) Establish a process in which a state-level entity would certify factories and standardized models for compliance with state building codes and local conditions, while county agencies would be responsible for site-specific review related to foundations, utilities, installation, and hazard exposure;
(6) Develop pre-approved plan sets for common housing types, such as small multi-unit and single-family infill development;
(7) Include funding to support the off-site construction labor force in the State;
(8) Include policies to strengthen construction-material supply chains and reduce dependence on import pathways; and
(9) Be explicitly integrated with zoning, wastewater, and infrastructure planning so that modular units are directed to sites that can support them.
(c) The working group shall consist of the following members:
(1) The chair of the state building code council, or the chair's designee, who shall serve as chair;
(2) The director of the office of planning and sustainable development, or the director's designee;
(3) One member of the senate, to be appointed by the president of the senate; and
(4) One member of the house of representatives, to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(d) The chair of the working group shall invite the following individuals to serve as members of the working group:
(1) Six county building code officials, or their designees, as designated by the chair;
(2) Two representatives with architectural experience;
(3) Two representatives with engineering experience;
(4) Five representatives from labor organizations;
(5) Three representatives from consumer advocacy organizations;
(6) Two representatives from non-profit organizations focused on housing;
(7) Three representatives from the financial services industry; and
(8) Community stakeholders as designated by the chair.
(e) The working group shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2027.
(f) The working group shall be dissolved on June 30, 2027.
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $5,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the off-site construction working group.
The sum appropriated shall be expended by the state building code council for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Report Title:
State Building Code Council; Off-site Construction; Working Group; Appropriation
Description:
Implements certain recommendations of the SPEED Task Force. Establishes and appropriates funds for a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| May 1, 2026 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:49 PM; Conference Room 016. |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:49 PM; Conference Room 016. |
| May 1, 2026 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:20 PM; Conference Room 016. |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:20 PM; Conference Room 016. |
| May 1, 2026 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 016. |
| May 1, 2026 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 2:41PM in Conference Room 329. |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 10:30AM in conference room 224. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 10:30AM in conference room 224. |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 10:30AM in conference room 224. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-26 10:15AM in conference room 224. |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-27-26 10:25AM in conference room 224. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 725). |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Fukunaga Chair; Hashimoto Co-Chair; Inouye. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
| Apr 20, 2026 | House Conferees Appointed: Evslin, Hashem, Miyake Co-Chairs; Pierick. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599). |
| Apr 14, 2026 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 563) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 9, 2026 | One Day Notice 04-10-26. |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3633) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C.. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3232) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 23, 2026 | The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Lee, C., Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye. |
| Mar 16, 2026 | The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-23-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Referred to PSM, WAM. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 125). |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 857-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 2, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Alcos. |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Bill scheduled for decision making on Monday, 03-02-26 10:00AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 27, 2026 | The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-02-26. |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-27-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 703-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN. |
| Feb 19, 2026 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Belatti, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 02-19-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 137-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL. |
| Feb 6, 2026 | The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Cochran, Grandinetti, Kila, Kitagawa, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) La Chica. |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Friday, 02-06-26 9:30AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
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| Apr 10, 2026 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 7, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Mar 23, 2026 | The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs |
Passed |
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| Mar 5, 2026 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 2, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 19, 2026 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Water & Land |
Passed |
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| Feb 6, 2026 | The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Housing |
Passed |
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Positions by individuals are not included.
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| CARES | ** Support | |
| Department of Hawaiian Home Lands | ** Support | |
| Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Housing Hawai‘i’s Future | *** Support | Mar 23, 2026 |
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1186 | *** Support | Mar 23, 2026 |
| MODULAR BUILDING INSTITUTE | ** Support | |
| Office of Hawaiian Affairs | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Office of Planning and Sustainable Development | ** Support | |
| Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675 | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Small Business Regulatory Review Board | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| State Office of Planning and Sustainable Development | *** Support | Mar 23, 2026 |
| The Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675 | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 857-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2606
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 2606, H.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Housing Hawaiʻi's Future; Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675; CARES; and two individuals.
Your Committee requests further consideration as to whether a representative of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands should be added as a member of the Off-Site Construction Working Group.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 2606, H.D. 2, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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____________________________ CHRIS TODD, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 703-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2606
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Water & Land, to which was referred H.B. No. 2606, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to establish within the State Building Code Council an Off-Site Construction Working Group to develop proposals for an off-site construction program.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and Housing Hawaiʻi's Future. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and Plumbers and Fitters United Association Local 675.
Your Committee finds that this measure creates a forum for stakeholders to identify regulatory barriers and recommend standards that facilitate the adoption of off-site construction in Hawaii. This approach would help expand the supply of housing in Hawaii and increase its affordability for residents.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Clarifying that the off-site construction program is limited to components and designs for single-family homes that are constructed, assembled, inspected, or installed in the State in accordance with State laws governing public works and building code and design standards and State laws regulating contractors and electricians and plumbers;
(2) Clarifying that the off-site construction program is to establish a process where either a state- or county-level official certifies factories and inspects standardized models for compliance; and
(3) Amending the composition of the working group.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water & Land that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 2606, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 2606, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Water & Land,
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____________________________ MARK J. HASHEM, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 137-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2606
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Housing, to which was referred H.B. No. 2606 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to establish and appropriate funds for a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off‑site construction program.
Your Committee finds that the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) Task Force identified significant delays and inefficiencies in Hawaii's permitting system, particularly where multiple counties must independently review the same off-site construction materials, designs, and manufacturer documentation. These duplicative reviews strain limited county staffing resources and slow the delivery of housing and infrastructure projects statewide. The SPEED Task Force recommended that a state-administered certification and inspection program for off-site construction be developed as part of the State's broader housing and infrastructure strategy. This measure initiates implementation of the Task Force's recommendation by establishing a working group to enable the development of an off-site construction program in the State.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the appropriation to an unspecified amount; and
(2) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion.
Your Committee respectfully requests your Committee on Finance, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider an appropriation amount of $5,000.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 2606, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 2606, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Water & Land.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Housing,
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____________________________ LUKE A. EVSLIN, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 7, 2026 | HB2606_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-07-26_.PDF |
| Mar 23, 2026 | HB2606_HD2_TESTIMONY_PSM_03-23-26_.PDF |
| Feb 28, 2026 | HB2606_HD2_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-27-26_.PDF |
| Feb 19, 2026 | HB2606_HD1_TESTIMONY_WAL_02-19-26_.PDF |
| Feb 6, 2026 | HB2606_TESTIMONY_HSG_02-06-26_.PDF |
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