Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

SCR 8: URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OLDER ADULT OR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION.

Passed both chambers Last action May 12, 2026: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.

Plain-language summary

SCR 8 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OLDER ADULT OR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION. Primary sponsor: Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); Lynn DeCoite (Democratic); Troy Hashimoto (Democratic); and 1 more.