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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amends the definition of "historic property" under the State's historic preservation program to include only property that predates Statehood Day and, with respect to buildings and structures, is registered on the Hawaii Register of Historic Places.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the definition of "historic property" in Hawaii's existing preservation law by narrowing the criteria for what qualifies as historic. Previously, any building, structure, object, district, area, or site over fifty years old was considered historic. Under the new bill, historic property would only include properties that predate Hawaii's Statehood Day (August 21, 1959) and, specifically for buildings and structures, must also be registered on the Hawaii Register of Historic Places. This change effectively reduces the number of properties that can be classified as historic by creating more restrictive definitional requirements. The bill does not impact any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed before its effective date, and it will take effect immediately upon approval.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Sharon Moriwaki (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Glenn Wakai (D),
Last Action
Referred to WTL, JDC. (on 01/23/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=578&year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB578_.HTM |
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