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This resolution urges various state and county entities, including the Governor's Office, State Building Code Council, county building departments, county mayors, and legislative housing committee chairs, to collaboratively develop a comprehensive strategy for adopting updated building codes. The resolution highlights the importance of building codes in ensuring public safety and infrastructure longevity, particularly in light of increasingly frequent natural disasters. It references recent complications arising from Governor Josh Green's 2023 housing proclamation, which suspended the State Building Code Council and adopted unamended international building codes that may not be fully applicable to Hawaii's unique context. The resolution specifically requests that the strategy be developed through stakeholder engagement and carefully assess the feasibility of code compliance. Additionally, the resolution calls for certified copies to be transmitted to key stakeholders, emphasizing the collaborative approach to updating and implementing building codes that are appropriate for Hawaii's specific needs and challenges.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=30&year=2025