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Measure Title: RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Report Title: State Building Code Council; Permitting Transparency; Data Reporting; Modernization; Staffing; Plan; Report; Position; Appropriation ($)
Description: Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position for the State Building Code Council to support statewide building code coordination, permitting transparency, and modernization initiatives. Requires county reporting on building permitting performance. Requires the State Building Code Council to develop a plan for the creation of a standardized statewide permitting data system or public dashboard and a state building code modernization and transparency initiative. Requires the State Building Code Council to develop standardized credentials and training requirements for permitting officials. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Companion:  HB2215
Package: None
Current Referral: PSM/EIG, WAM
Introducer(s): KANUHA
Act:

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2/25/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/23/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:57AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/18/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/18/2026SReported from PSM/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2376) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/13/2026SThe committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Lee, C., DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, Inouye.
2/13/2026SThe committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite, Fevella.
2/10/2026SThe committee(s) on PSM/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
1/30/2026SReferred to PSM/EIG, WAM.
1/28/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/28/2026SIntroduced.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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SB3048 SD1

All Versions of this Measure

SB3048_SD1 Link to SB3048_SD1 .PDF file
SB3048 Link to SB3048 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB3048_SD1_SSCR2376_ Link to committee report SB3048_SD1_SSCR2376_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB3048_TESTIMONY_PSM-EIG_02-13-26_
SB3048_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_02-25-26_

Hearing Notices

PSM/EIG
2/13/26 3:00P
CR 016 & Videoconference
WAM
2/25/26 10:57A
CR 211 & Videoconference
WAM
3/03/26 10:15A
CR 211 & Videoconference