SB 3187: State Building Code Council; Off-site Construction; Working Group; Appropriation
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-03-19
Current Status:
Failed
(2026-03-20: 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) Quinlan excused (1).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
This bill creates and funds a working group in the State Building Code Council to design a state off‑site (modular) construction program affecting builders, manufacturers, counties, and small‑home buyers. The group would focus on single‑family homes under 1,200 square feet and propose centralized factory certification and quality checks, a library of pre‑approved designs and plan sets, clear inspection rules, and coordination with counties on site‑specific reviews, zoning, and utilities.
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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. 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. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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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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; and
(2) The director of the office of planning and sustainable development, or the director's designee.
(d) The chair of the working group shall invite the following individuals to serve as members of the working group:
(1) One representative with architectural experience;
(2) One representative with engineering experience;
(3) representatives from labor organizations; provided that no less than two of these representatives shall be from construction labor organizations representing individuals licensed under chapter 448E, Hawaii Revised Statutes;
(4) One representative from a consumer advocacy organization;
(5) One representative from a non-profit organization focused on housing;
(6) One representative from the financial services industry; and
(7) 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 and appropriates funds for a working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program. 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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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; and
(2) The director of the office of planning and sustainable development, or the director's designee.
(d) The chair of the working group shall invite the following individuals to serve as members of the working group:
(1) One representative with architectural experience;
(2) One representative with engineering experience;
(3) representatives from labor organizations; provided that no less than two of these representatives shall be from construction labor organizations representing individuals licensed under chapter 448E, Hawaii Revised Statutes;
(4) One representative from a consumer advocacy organization;
(5) One representative from a non-profit organization focused on housing;
(6) One representative from the financial services industry; and
(7) 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, 2050.
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. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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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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; and
(2) The director of the office of planning and sustainable development, or the director's designee.
(d) The chair of the working group shall invite the following individuals to serve as members of the working group:
(1) One representative with architectural experience;
(2) One representative with engineering experience;
(3) One representative from a labor organization;
(4) One representative from a consumer advocacy organization;
(5) One representative from a non-profit organization focused on housing;
(6) One representative from the financial services industry; and
(7) 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, 2050.
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. Effective 7/1/2050. (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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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;
(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; and
(2) The director of the office of planning and sustainable development, or the director's designee.
(d) The chair of the working group shall invite the following individuals to serve as members of the working group:
(1) One representative with architectural experience;
(2) One representative with engineering experience;
(3) One representative from a labor organization;
(4) One representative from a consumer advocacy organization;
(5) One representative from a non-profit organization focused on housing;
(6) One representative from the financial services industry; and
(7) 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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| Mar 20, 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) Quinlan excused (1). |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1306-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL. |
| Mar 18, 2026 | The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Cochran, Grandinetti, Kila, Kitagawa, La Chica, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Referred to HSG, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 378) in amended form (SD 2). |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2839) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). |
| Mar 3, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. |
| Feb 25, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 23, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:56AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2373) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Feb 13, 2026 | The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, Inouye. |
| Feb 10, 2026 | The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Referred to PSM, WAM. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Introduced. |
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| Mar 18, 2026 | The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Housing |
Passed |
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| Mar 10, 2026 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 3, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Feb 13, 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 |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| American Institute of Architects Hawaiʻi State Council | *** Support | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Office of Planning and Sustainable Development | *** Support | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Plumbers and Fitters UA Local 675 | *** Support | Mar 17, 2026 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2839
Honolulu, Hawaii
S.D. 2
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 3187, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to implement the recommendations of the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) Task Force for improving the State's permitting processes.
Specifically, this measure:
(1) Establishes an Off-Site Construction Working Group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for an off-site construction program;
(2) Appropriates moneys for the Working Group; and
(3) Requires the Working Group to submit a report to the Legislature before the convening of the Regular Session of 2027.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Plumbers and Fitters United Association Local 675.
Your Committee received written comments in opposition to this measure from one individual.
Your Committee finds that the State would benefit from an off-site construction program. Assembling buildings away from the final construction site, including through modular and prefabricated construction methods, can reduce construction costs for contractors, and permitting burdens for the counties. These savings can then be passed to homebuyers, supporting the State's efforts to increase access to affordable housing.
Your Committee has amended this measure by requiring that the chair of the working group invite an unspecified number of representatives from labor organizations to serve on the working group, and that at least two of those representatives be from construction labor organizations representing licensed plumbers and electricians.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 3187, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 3187, S.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2373
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 3187
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs, to which was referred S.B. No. 3187 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Implement certain recommendations of the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development Task Force; and
(2) 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 received testimony in support of this measure from one individual.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development.
Your Committee finds that the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development Task Force's dedicated and collaborative efforts have successfully identified innovative solutions to streamline development and remove systemic barriers that hinder growth of the State's housing inventory. A key result of the Task Force's work was recognition that off-site construction can serve as a critical tool to address the State's ongoing housing shortage. By leveraging modular and prefabricated construction methods, the State can significantly reduce build times and lower costs. However, further development of specific proposals and regulatory frameworks is necessary for a successful off-site construction program. This measure provides a necessary first step toward that goal by establishing the Off-Site Construction Working Group within the State Building Code Council.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Inserting a blank appropriation amount; and
(2) Inserting an effective date of July 1, 2050, to encourage further discussion.
Your Committee notes that this measure, as amended, contains an unspecified appropriation amount. Should your Committee on Ways and Means choose to deliberate on this measure, your Committee respectfully requests that it considers inserting an appropriation amount of $5,000 for the Off-Site Construction Working Group.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 3187, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 3187, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs,
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| Mar 17, 2026 | SB3187_SD2_TESTIMONY_HSG_03-18-26_.PDF |
| Feb 24, 2026 | SB3187_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_.PDF |
| Feb 13, 2026 | SB3187_TESTIMONY_PSM_02-13-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
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House Standing Committee on Housing
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Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
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Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
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Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
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Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
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