Water & Land

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Hashem, Mark J.

Chair
House District 19

Hawai‘i State Capitol, Room 424
Phone: 808-586-6510
Fax: 808-586-6511
rephashem@capitol.hawaii.gov

Morikawa, Dee

Vice Chair
House District 17

Hawai‘i State Capitol, Room 434
Phone: 808-586-6280
Fax: 808-586-6281
repmorikawa@capitol.hawaii.gov

Members

Della Au Belatti
Linda Ichiyama
Kim Coco Iwamoto
Mahina Poepoe
Justin H. Woodson
Garner M. Shimizu
Kanani Souza

Della Au Belatti

Linda Ichiyama

Kim Coco Iwamoto

Mahina Poepoe

Justin H. Woodson

Garner M. Shimizu

Kanani Souza

Measures Scheduled for Hearing Show All

Committee	Measure	Date/Time	Notice
WAL	SCR8 URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OLDER ADULT OR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION.	4/23/2026 10:00 AM	See It
WAL	SCR40 URGING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ADOPT ORDINANCES BANNING THE SALE, RENTAL, AND DISTRIBUTION OF DISPOSABLE BODYBOARDS.	4/23/2026 10:00 AM	See It
WAL	SCR83 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.	4/23/2026 10:00 AM	See It
WAL	SCR179 URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE FIRE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI RELATING TO FIRE HAZARDS, BRUSH CLEARANCE, FUEL BREAKS, ROADSIDE VEGETATION CLEARING, AND EMERGENCY ACCESS.	4/23/2026 10:00 AM	See It
WAL	SCR90 HD1 REQUESTING THE PLANNING OR PLANNING AND PERMITTING DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH KUPUNA-FRIENDLY BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING ACCESSIBILITY AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES OPERATING HOURS.	4/23/2026 10:00 AM	See It
WAL	SCR94 ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE.	4/23/2026 10:00 AM	See It
WAL	SCR159 SD1 HD1 URGING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE STAKEHOLDERS TO ADOPT SHARED GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE PLANNING, FINANCING, AND UNDERTAKING OF EFFORTS FOR THE RESTORATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BEACHES, SHORELINE, AND COASTAL AREAS OF WAIKIKI.	4/23/2026 10:00 AM	See It
WAL	SCR165 SD1 DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN THE STATE.	4/23/2026 10:00 AM	See It
WAL	SCR177 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVENE A COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS STATE PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE COUNTY PERMITTING.	4/23/2026 10:00 AM	See It

Measures in 2026

Measure and Title
SB2003 SD2 RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
SB2004 SD1 RELATING TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING.
SB2005 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO CONSERVATION BANKING.
SB2006 SD2 RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING.
SB2022 SD1 RELATING TO STATE WATER CODE PENALTIES.
SB2078 SD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB1527 RELATING TO GAMBLING.
SB2096 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.
SB2161 SD1 RELATING TO LAND USE.
SB2178 SD1 RELATING TO INDUSTRIAL HEMP.
SB2190 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
SB2192 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO HOUSING.
SB2240 SD2 RELATING TO LAND USE.
SB2339 SD1 RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
HB1578 RELATING TO STREAM MAINTENANCE.
HB1623 HD1 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB1636 HD1 RELATING TO SHOPPING CARTS.
HB1639 RELATING TO NOTARIES PUBLIC.
HB1701 HD1 RELATING TO PARKING.
HB1734 HD1 RELATING TO ZONING.
SB2424 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
HB1750 RELATING TO OAHU CORAL REEF RESTORATION.
SB2444 SD1 RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION OF REAL PROPERTY.
HB1814 RELATING TO VEGETATION MANAGEMENT.
HB1836 MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.
HB1846 RELATING TO REGIONAL SHORELINE MITIGATION DISTRICTS.
HB1847 RELATING TO THE BANYAN DRIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
HB1848 RELATING TO LAND USE.
HB1916 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII REGARDING THE PROTECTION OF PUBLIC TRUST LANDS.
HB1917 RELATING TO THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST WORKING GROUP.
HB1927 RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PLANNING ACT.
HB1922 RELATING TO HOUSING.
HB1923 HD1 RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL HOUSING UTILITIES.
HB1932 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE AND HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS AND BEACHES.
HB1933 RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
HB1936 RELATING TO STATE BOATING FACILITIES.
HB1968 HD1 RELATING TO PERMITTING.
HB1988 RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
SB2799 SD1 RELATING TO THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT.
HB2018 RELATING TO CONSERVATION ENFORCEMENT.
HB2048 RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
SB2908 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO PERMITTING.
HB2100 PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT DESTRUCTIVE LIVE-FIRE MILITARY TRAINING ON PUBLIC LANDS.
HB2102 HD1 RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
SB2975 SD1 RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
SB2981 HD1 RELATING TO LAND USE.
SB2986 SD2 RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
SB2987 SD1 RELATING TO LIGHT POLLUTION.
SB3002 RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE PLANNING ACT.
SB3033 SD1 RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
SB3035 SD2 RELATING TO REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.
SCR8 URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OLDER ADULT OR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION.
HB2177 RELATING TO COUNTIES.
SB3081 SD1 HD1 RELATING TO A PROGRAM TO CHARACTERIZE THE POTENTIAL OF UNDERGROUND ENERGY RESOURCES STATEWIDE.
SB3085 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO THE HAWAII FILM STUDIO.
HB2205 RELATING TO EMERGENCY EROSION MITIGATION.
HB2215 RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
SB3173 SD1 RELATING TO CULTURAL EDUCATION.
SB3187 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION.
SB3201 SD1 RELATING TO CORAL REEF RESILIENCE.
HB2230 RELATING TO PUBLIC TRUST RESOURCES.
HB2245 HD1 RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
HB2247 RELATING TO RECORDS.
HB2307 RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
HB2326 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
HB2328 RELATING TO THE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS.
HB2348 RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
HB2354 RELATING TO ILLEGAL CAMPING.
HB2374 HD1 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
SB3231 SD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.
SB3252 SD2 HD1 RELATING TO CLIMATE PLANNING.
HB2406 RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
HB2432 RELATING TO MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
HB2434 RELATING TO WATER.
HB2425 HD1 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB2460 RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
HB2479 RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
HB2553 RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.
HB2603 HD1 RELATING TO PERMITS.
HB2615 RELATING TO THE RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS.
HCR17 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND VARIETY OF PLAYGROUND FEATURES OF PLAYGROUNDS AT ALL CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU PARKS.
HR18 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND VARIETY OF PLAYGROUND FEATURES OF PLAYGROUNDS AT ALL CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU PARKS.
SCR40 URGING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ADOPT ORDINANCES BANNING THE SALE, RENTAL, AND DISTRIBUTION OF DISPOSABLE BODYBOARDS.
SCR83 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.
SCR90 HD1 REQUESTING THE PLANNING OR PLANNING AND PERMITTING DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH KUPUNA-FRIENDLY BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING ACCESSIBILITY AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES OPERATING HOURS.
HCR52 URGING THE COUNTIES TO INTEGRATE THE SAFE SYSTEM APPROACH INTO ROAD AND TRANSPORTATION DESIGN, ESPECIALLY WHEN REDUCING OR ELIMINATING OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS, TO INCREASE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.
HR48 URGING THE COUNTIES TO INTEGRATE THE SAFE SYSTEM APPROACH INTO ROAD AND TRANSPORTATION DESIGN, ESPECIALLY WHEN REDUCING OR ELIMINATING OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS, TO INCREASE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.
SCR94 ENDORSING WAIKIKI AS A WORLD SURFING RESERVE.
HR54 HD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF MILILANI ʻIKE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS USING SCHOOL CROSSWALKS.
HCR58 HD1 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF MILILANI ʻIKE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS USING SCHOOL CROSSWALKS.
HCR78 ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ERADICATION OF OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR, INCLUDING WEST LOCH, MIDDLE LOCH, AND EAST LOCH.
HR72 ENCOURAGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ERADICATION OF OCTOCORAL AND OTHER INVASIVE SPECIES FROM THE WATERS OF PEARL HARBOR, INCLUDING WEST LOCH, MIDDLE LOCH, AND EAST LOCH.
HCR79 HD1 REQUESTING THE PLANNING OR PLANNING AND PERMITTING DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH KUPUNA-FRIENDLY BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING ACCESSIBILITY AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES OPERATING HOURS.
HR73 HD1 REQUESTING THE PLANNING OR PLANNING AND PERMITTING DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH KUPUNA-FRIENDLY BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING ACCESSIBILITY AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES OPERATING HOURS.
HR121 URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROTECT THE STATE PUBLIC LAND TRUST AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN RIGHTS, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE LEGISLATURE IS PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION IF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INITIATES CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST STATE LANDS.
HR124 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PLAN, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCT A COMMUNITY RECREATION COMPLEX IN ʻEWA BEACH AT OR NEAR PUʻULOA DISTRICT PARK.
HCR132 REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO PLAN, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCT A COMMUNITY RECREATION COMPLEX IN ʻEWA BEACH AT OR NEAR PUʻULOA DISTRICT PARK.
HCR129 URGING THE GOVERNOR TO PROTECT THE STATE PUBLIC LAND TRUST AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN RIGHTS, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE LEGISLATURE IS PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION IF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INITIATES CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS AGAINST STATE LANDS.
HR127 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COMPLETE THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF KALAELOA REGIONAL PARK.
HCR135 URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COMPLETE THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF KALAELOA REGIONAL PARK.
HR141 URGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT, IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION AT COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION INITIATIVE MEETINGS RELATED TO RED HILL REMEDIATION EFFORTS.
HCR149 URGING THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT, IN-PERSON PARTICIPATION AT COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION INITIATIVE MEETINGS RELATED TO RED HILL REMEDIATION EFFORTS.
SCR159 SD1 HD1 URGING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE STAKEHOLDERS TO ADOPT SHARED GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE PLANNING, FINANCING, AND UNDERTAKING OF EFFORTS FOR THE RESTORATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BEACHES, SHORELINE, AND COASTAL AREAS OF WAIKIKI.
SCR165 SD1 DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS MARCH4WATER MONTH IN THE STATE.
HR167 URGING THE COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH, STRENGTHEN, OR EXPAND HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUNCTIONS WITHIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO COMPLEMENT AND SUPPORT STATEWIDE HISTORIC PRESERVATION EFFORTS.
HCR177 URGING THE COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH, STRENGTHEN, OR EXPAND HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUNCTIONS WITHIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO COMPLEMENT AND SUPPORT STATEWIDE HISTORIC PRESERVATION EFFORTS.
SCR177 REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES TO CONVENE A COOPERATIVE WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS STATE PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE COUNTY PERMITTING.
SCR179 URGING THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THE FIRE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI RELATING TO FIRE HAZARDS, BRUSH CLEARANCE, FUEL BREAKS, ROADSIDE VEGETATION CLEARING, AND EMERGENCY ACCESS.
HR189 REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO RETURN TO THE STATE ALL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ON HAWAII PUBLIC LANDS THAT ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR THE DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING FORT DERUSSY AND THE HALE KOA HOTEL, PURSUANT TO THE HAWAII ADMISSION ACT, AND AS FURTHER REQUIRED BY PUBLIC LAW 88-233.
HCR199 REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO RETURN TO THE STATE ALL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ON HAWAII PUBLIC LANDS THAT ARE NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR THE DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING FORT DERUSSY AND THE HALE KOA HOTEL, PURSUANT TO THE HAWAII ADMISSION ACT, AND AS FURTHER REQUIRED BY PUBLIC LAW 88-233.
HR198 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF JUG LINE FISHING AND TO ADOPT RULES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 91, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, NECESSARY TO ADDRESS ANY CONCERNS RAISED BY THE ASSESSMENT.
HCR208 URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF JUG LINE FISHING AND TO ADOPT RULES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 91, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, NECESSARY TO ADDRESS ANY CONCERNS RAISED BY THE ASSESSMENT.

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