Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2514: RELATING TO STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2514 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. Primary sponsor: Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): The committee(s) on LAB 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.
Establishes the Office of the State Construction Manager within the Department of Accounting and General Services, overseen by the State Construction Manager, to organize, manage, and oversee design review of, and issue design approvals for, state construction projects. Exempts state construction projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements under certain circumstances, as determined by the State Construction Manager. Establishes the Design Review Special Fund and appropriates funds into and out of the fund.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Joe Gedeon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| 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 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“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 LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Referred to LAB, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 02-05-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.