HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THE THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE
INTERIM OF 2025
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SIMPLIFYING PERMITTING FOR ENHANCED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (SPEED) TASK FORCE |
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Rep. Greggor Ilagan, Chair |
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Senator Glenn Wakai |
Ms. Jessica Puff |
Mr. Adam Tanga |
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Mr. Cameron Deptula |
Mr. Jon Nagato |
Mr. Mark Clemente |
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Mr. Seiji Ogawa |
Mr. Howard Wiig |
Ms. Sheryl Abellanosa |
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Ms. Ciara Kahahane |
Mr. Ka'aina Hull |
Mr. Jordan Odo |
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Mr. Martin Anzellini Garcia-Reyes |
Mr. Aaron Spielman |
Mr. Brian Kung |
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Mr. Dean Minakami |
Mr. Jordan Molina |
Ms. Monica Toguchi |
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Mr. Brian Lee |
Ms. Dawn Apuna |
Ms. Denise Nakanishi |
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Ms. Mary Alice Evans |
Councilmember Addison Bulosan |
Mr. Perry Arrasmith |
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Mr. Cameron Black |
Councilmember Dennis Onishi |
Mr. Darryl Oliveira |
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Mr. Mohan Samtani |
Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura |
Mr. Morgan Gerdel |
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Ms. Jennifer Salisbury |
Councilmember Esther Kia'aina |
Ms. Christine Camp |
NOTICE OF MEETING
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DATE: |
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 |
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TIME: |
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
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PLACE: |
Via Videoconference & Conference Room 325 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR ENTRANCE TO THE STATE CAPITOL
BUILDING HOURS: 7AM TO 5PM, MONDAY - FRIDAY
A live stream link of this meeting will be available online shortly before the scheduled start time.
Click here for the live stream of this meeting via YouTube.
A G E N D A
The Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) Task Force was created by Act 133 (SLH 2025) and House Concurrent Resolution No. 157 to identity actions taken, challenges encountered, and legislative measures necessary to facilitate, expedite, and coordinate state and intergovernmental development permit processes.
Information and documents related to the Task Force are available here: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/legislature/specialcommittee.aspx?comm=STF&year=2025.
The Chair will report to the Task Force on the SPEED Task Force orientation presentations delivered to stakeholder groups statewide, highlighting outreach efforts for permitting reform.
This agenda item provides an opportunity for SPEED Task Force members to ask questions and engage in dialogue regarding the Building Permit PIG presentation and report. Discussion will be focused on the findings, recommendations for adoption and recommendations for further study contained in the PIG’s presentation and report. Any comments or concerns submitted to STF@capitol.hawaii.gov will also be discussed at this time.
This agenda item provides an opportunity for SPEED Task Force members to ask questions and engage in dialogue regarding the Chapter 6E/Historic Preservation PIG presentation and report. Discussion will be focused on the findings, recommendations for adoption and recommendations for further study contained in the PIG’s presentation and report. Any comments or concerns submitted to STF@capitol.hawaii.gov will also be discussed at this time.
This agenda item provides an opportunity for SPEED Task Force members to ask questions and engage in dialogue regarding the Individual Wastewater System Approvals PIG presentation and report. Discussion will be focused on the findings, recommendations for adoption and recommendations for further study contained in the PIG’s presentation and report. Any comments or concerns submitted to STF@capitol.hawaii.gov will also be discussed at this time.
The SPEED Task Force members will vote on
proposed recommendations for adoption contained in the PIGs’ presentation and
report, followed by voting for member-submitted recommendations. More
information on the recommendation and voting process guidelines is provided in
the board packet.
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1. Signup to provide oral testimony: Click Here · The public may provide oral testimony in person or remotely via Zoom and are encouraged to sign up by 8:00 a.m. January 6, 2026. · Those who may not have access to the internet or internet-connected devices may testify remotely utilizing the free public WiFi and computers at each of the State's public libraries and the bookmobile during operating hours. Please contact your local State public library for details. · Members of the public are solely responsible for ensuring their connectivity at the date and time of the public meeting. · If attending the meeting in person, please note all visitors must go through a security checkpoint at the State Capitol Building. Photo ID is required for entrance. 2. Written testimony may be submitted by email: STF@capitol.hawaii.gov · The Task Force requests written testimony be received by 4:30 p.m. January 2, 2026 so it may be distributed to the Task Force members prior to the meeting. Every effort will be made to incorporate all testimony received after this date, but materials received on the day of the meeting or improperly identified or directed may not be processed. · Written testimony should be clearly labelled with the testifier's name and the appropriate agenda item. · Testimony submitted will be placed on the legislative website. This public posting of testimony on the website should be considered when including personal information in your testimony. · When submitting public testimony via email, include "Public Testimony" in the subject line.
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Special Accommodations |
The live stream of this meeting will include closed captioning. If you require other auxiliary aids or services to participate in this process (i.e. interpretive services (oral or written) or ASL interpreter) or are unable to submit testimony via email due to a disability, please contact the Chair at (808) 586-6530 or STF@capitol.hawaii.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled.
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Restrictions |
Please refrain from profanity or uncivil behavior. Violations may result in ejection from the meeting without the ability to rejoin.
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Join the Zoom |
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87426537367
Meeting ID: 874 2653 7367 --- One tap mobile
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For further information, please call the Chair at 808-586-6530.
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________________________________________ Rep. Greggor Ilagan Chair |
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________________________________________ Rep. Nadine K. Nakamura Speaker of the House |