Bill > SB85

This bill establishes a permit exemption for repetitive construction projects involving facilities controlled by the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, or School Facilities Authority. Specifically, these construction contracts will be exempt from county permit requirements, though they must still comply with federal, state, and county floodplain management standards and regulations under the National Flood Insurance Program. The bill modifies existing law to expand the previous permit exemption for public school facilities to now include facilities under these three entities. The exemption relates to off-site improvement requirements that counties might typically impose as a condition of issuing permits. Importantly, this exemption is temporary and will be automatically repealed on January 1, 2030, after which the law will revert to its previous form. The purpose appears to be to streamline and expedite construction and renovation processes for educational facilities by reducing bureaucratic permitting obstacles at the county level.

Government Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=85&year=2026