Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 197: RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 197 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICE. Primary sponsor: Kurt Fevella (Republican), Samantha DeCorte (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to WLA/HWN/EDU, 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 enhanced public notice requirements for changes in land use by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of Land and Natural Resources, or University of Hawaii and boundary changes by the Land Use Commission. Requires approval of the project by the community through a referendum of nearby adult residents except for projects within the Mauna Kea science reserve, which require a referendum by all adult residents of the country in which the Mauna Kea science reserve is located. Appropriates moneys.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Samantha DeCorte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
“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 WLA/HWN/EDU, WAM/JDC.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to WTL/HWN/HRE, WAM/JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.