Bill > HB1406

This bill establishes the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) Task Force, a collaborative initiative designed to streamline and improve development permit processes across various state and governmental entities. The task force will include representatives from multiple state agencies, such as the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, the Land Use Commission, and the Hawaii State Energy Office, among others. Additionally, the task force will invite representatives from Congressional delegations, county planning departments, and a labor expert. The chairperson will be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and members will serve without compensation. The task force is required to be formed by August 1, 2025, hold its first meeting by October 1, 2025, and will operate until June 30, 2027. To support its operations, the bill appropriates $100,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with funds to be administered by the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. The primary goal of the task force is to identify challenges in the current permit processes, explore ways to expedite development, and recommend potential legislative measures to improve coordination between different governmental bodies.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1406&year=2025