RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT.

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. Effective 7/1/2050. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (SD1)

Voted 2/20/2026

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

5 yea·0 nay·1 other

Chris Lee
State Senator · Democratic · HI
Yea
Samantha DeCorte
State Senator · Republican · HI
Yea
Lorraine Inouye
State Senator · Democratic · HI
Yea
Rachele Lamosao
State Senator · Democratic · HI
Yea
Mike Lee
State Representative · Democratic · HI
Yea
Stanley Chang
State Senator · Democratic · HI
ABSENT

Docket history

Action history

2/20/2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/20/2026Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2512) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/13/2026The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.
2/6/2026The committee(s) on WLA deferred the measure until 02-13-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2/3/2026The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
1/28/2026Referred to WLA, WAM.
1/23/2026Passed First Reading.
1/23/2026Introduced.