Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1846: RELATING TO REGIONAL SHORELINE MITIGATION DISTRICTS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1846 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO REGIONAL SHORELINE MITIGATION DISTRICTS. Primary sponsor: Mark Hashem (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to approve the establishment of regional shoreline mitigation districts to facilitate regional coordination by shoreline property owners to address coastal erosion. Requires the preparation of a regional coastal erosion and sediment management plan for each regional shoreline mitigation district. Establishes procedures for the review of state and county permits associated with regional shoreline mitigation districts. Establishes the support and integration of regional coastline erosion and sediment management planning as a policy under the coastal zone management program. Appropriates moneys and establishes 1.0 FTE temporary position.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 02-12-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.