Bill > SB830

This bill modifies Hawaii's Coastal Zone Management law by expanding the list of activities that do not count as "development" in special management areas. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision allowing reconstruction of lawfully constructed structures that were damaged or destroyed during officially proclaimed emergencies, with some key restrictions. The reconstruction must be substantially similar to the original structure's size and dimensions, and must have resulted from a disaster declared by either the governor or a mayor under state emergency laws, as well as under federal disaster declarations. Importantly, the bill excludes reconstruction of structures damaged by coastal hazards like waves, storm surge, high tides, flooding, erosion, sea level rise, or land subsidence. The change aims to provide more flexibility for property owners to rebuild structures after certain types of emergencies while maintaining environmental protections in coastal zones. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and does not impact any legal rights, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before its effective date.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=830&year=2026