Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1540: RELATING TO BUILDING CODES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1540 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO BUILDING CODES. Primary sponsor: Tim Richards (Democratic). 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.
Beginning 1/1/2028, makes the most recent Hawaii state building codes adopted by the state building code council supersede all existing county building codes and thereafter allows counties to remove requirements of the state building codes or add requirements to the state building codes only with prior council approval. Repeals the counties' authority to adopt, amend, and update the Hawaii state building codes for their respective county building codes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“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.
- The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC.
- Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.