Bill > HCR157

This concurrent resolution establishes the Task Force for SPEED (Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development) to address lengthy permitting processes that are hindering economic development in Hawaii. The task force is designed to bring together representatives from various state agencies, including legislative members, the Governor's office, and departments related to business, planning, housing, utilities, and environmental management. Specifically, the resolution requests the formation of a task force comprising one representative each from the House and Senate, along with representatives from 11 state agencies, and invites additional members from Hawaii's congressional delegation and county planning departments. The task force is requested to designate its members by August 1, 2025, hold its first meeting by October 1, 2025, and submit a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2026. The primary goal is to identify actions that can expedite, facilitate, and coordinate state and intergovernmental permit processes, with the task force set to dissolve on June 30, 2027. The resolution aims to streamline bureaucratic procedures and potentially remove obstacles to housing, industrial, and commercial project development in the state.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=157&year=2025