Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 541: RELATING TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 541 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Primary sponsor: Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes certain urban development and land use requirements applicable only to counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand, including: vesting the director of the county land use agency with the administrative authority to act on any application for subdivision, consolidation, or resubdivision; the required adoption or amendment of an ordinance to allow at least two accessory dwelling units, subject to certain conditions, on all residentially zoned lots; the calculation of certain school impact fees; and a prohibition on private covenants that include certain limitations or restrictions for residentially zoned lots within an urban district.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Cory Chun | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to HSG, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.