Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1725: RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1725 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO BUILDING CODES. Primary sponsor: Luke Evslin (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), David Tarnas (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 272).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Part I: Fixes the applicable building codes, standards, and county amendments for the life of a building permit, subject to certain exceptions and rules. Part II: Specifies the applicability of the International Residential Code. Authorizes a county to adopt amendments to the Hawaii state building code, under certain circumstances, and repeals the counties' existing authority to amend or adopt the buildings code without council approval. Changes the adoption of the Hawaii state building code from a two-year cycle to a six-year cycle. Part III: Appropriates funds for the State Building Code Council for staffing and necessary consultant services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 272).
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to EIG/GVO, WAM.
- Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Cochran, Hartsfield, Iwamoto, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Poepoe voting no (1) and Representative(s) Pierick excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1095-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
- The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hussey, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Hartsfield, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Perruso, Reyes Oda; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Alcos.
- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-02-26.
- Bill scheduled for decision making on Monday, 03-02-26 10:00AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-27-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from HSG/WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 333-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3).
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