Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 654: RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA MINOR PERMITS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 654 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA MINOR PERMITS. Primary sponsor: Mark Hashem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the definition of "special management area minor permit", in section 205A-22, HRS, to mean an action by the applicable authority authorizing: (1) Development, the valuation of which does not exceed $1,000,000, and that has no substantial adverse environmental or ecological effect, taking into account potential cumulative effects; or (2) Construction or reconstruction of single-family residential use that is less than 7,500 square feet of floor area in aggregate; is situated on a shoreline parcel or a parcel that is impacted by waves, storm surges, high tide, or shoreline erosion; and is not part of a larger development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to HSG, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.