Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 36: RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 36 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION. Primary sponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to WLA/EIG, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Land Use Commission to reclassify lands that are designated for urban growth under a county general plan or county development plan as being in the urban district at the request of the county.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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/EIG, JDC.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to WTL/EIG, JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.