Bill > SB2546

This bill amends the definition of "development" under Hawaii's Coastal Zone Management Act to clarify which activities are exempt from requiring special management area (SMA) permit applications, ensuring that certain activities already excluded from the definition of "development" are not subject to these permit requirements. The Coastal Zone Management Act is a federal law that provides a framework for states and territories to manage their coastal resources and receive financial assistance for these efforts. The bill specifically clarifies that activities listed as exclusions from the definition of "development" do not need SMA permits, aiming to streamline processes for these activities while still regulating significant coastal development.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2546&year=2026