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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Shortens the period during which certain judicial proceedings involving environmental assessments and environmental impact statements on actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects must be initiated. Specifies that appeals from environmental courts that involve actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects meet one of the grounds for transfer to the Supreme Court and prohibits any court from awarding attorneys' fees in these judicial proceedings. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
AI Summary
This bill shortens the time period for initiating legal challenges related to environmental reviews for affordable housing and clean energy projects, requiring such challenges to be filed within 30 days instead of the usual 120 or 60 days after an agency decision or public notification. It also specifies that appeals from environmental courts concerning these types of projects can be transferred directly to the Supreme Court and prohibits courts from awarding attorneys' fees in these specific legal proceedings, aiming to balance environmental protection with the urgent need to accelerate the development of affordable housing and clean energy by reducing delays and costs associated with prolonged legal challenges.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (11)
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Nadine Nakamura (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
Last Action
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Hearing (14:00:00 3/5/2026 Conference Room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE) (on 03/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1979&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1979_HD2_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1979_HD2_HSCR580-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1979_HD2_HSCR580-26_.pdf |
| HB1979_HD1_TESTIMONY_HSG_02-13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1979_HD1_TESTIMONY_HSG_02-13-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1979_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1979_HD1_HSCR28-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1979_HD1_HSCR28-26_.pdf |
| HB1979_TESTIMONY_EEP_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1979_TESTIMONY_EEP_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1979_.HTM |
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