Bill > SB740

This bill amends Section 205-6 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to expand the Land Use Commission's authority regarding special permits for lands larger than fifteen acres or designated as important agricultural lands. Specifically, the bill allows the Land Use Commission to designate another state agency, such as the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, or Agribusiness Development Corporation, to monitor compliance with restrictions imposed in a special permit. This change provides the Land Use Commission with additional flexibility in overseeing and ensuring adherence to the conditions of special land use permits, potentially improving regulatory oversight and efficiency by allowing the commission to delegate monitoring responsibilities to other specialized state agencies. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=740&year=2026