Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 85: RELATING TO PERMITS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 85 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PERMITS. Primary sponsor: Brandon Elefante (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), LEE, C.. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2025): Referred to EIG/EDU/HRE, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes an exemption from applicable county permit requirements for repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority. Repeals 1/1/2030.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| C. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to EIG/EDU/HRE, JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.