Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 188: RELATING TO A STATE PERMITTING OFFICE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 188 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO A STATE PERMITTING OFFICE. Primary sponsor: Kurt Fevella (Republican), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to GVO/TRS/PSM, WAM/JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the State Permitting Office within the Department of Transportation to process building and infrastructure permits for construction of state-owned buildings, state roads and highways, and other construction on state lands. Appropriates moneys.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brenton Awa | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-Referred to GVO/TRS/PSM, WAM/JDC.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to GVO/TCA/PSM, WAM/JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.