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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Specifies a time limit for the validity of a finding of no significant impact of a final environmental assessment or acceptance of a final environmental impact statement for a proposed action. Requires an agency or applicant to commence a new environmental review process for the proposed action if the validity expires.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a time limit for the validity of environmental review determinations made under Hawaii's environmental review process, which is designed to assess the potential environmental impact of proposed actions. Specifically, a "finding of no significant impact" (FONSI) from a final environmental assessment or the acceptance of a final environmental impact statement will now be valid for a set number of years, or for a longer period if there are any legal challenges to these determinations that result in a court order. If this validity period expires, the agency or applicant responsible for the proposed action must start a new environmental review process to re-evaluate the project's environmental impact.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Cory Chun (D)*,
Andrew Garrett (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Nicole Lowen (D),
Last Action
The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1543&year=2026 |
| HB1543_TESTIMONY_EEP_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1543_TESTIMONY_EEP_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1543_.HTM |
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