Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 971: 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 971 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO STATE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS. Primary sponsor: Adrian Tam (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Chris Todd (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. 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.
Establishes the Office of the State Architect within the Department of Accounting and General Services to be headed by the State Architect. Authorizes the State Architect to organize, manage, and oversee the design review of all state construction projects and issue design approvals. Establishes the Design Review Special Fund. Requires the State Architect to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature. Authorizes DAGS to provide centralized design review services for state construction projects and issue design approvals through the State Architect. Exempts state construction projects from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements, subject to certain conditions. Makes appropriations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Terez Amato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Darius Kila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“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 LAB, HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3
- Pending introduction.