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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Shortens the period within which certain judicial proceedings involving environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects must be initiated. Requires judicial proceedings involving actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects to be filed directly with the Supreme Court and prohibits the Supreme Court from awarding attorneys' fees in these judicial proceedings.
AI Summary
This bill shortens the timeframe for initiating legal challenges related to environmental reviews for affordable housing projects and clean energy projects, reducing the period from 120 days to 30 days after an agency's decision or the start of the project. It also mandates that any such legal proceedings must be filed directly with the Supreme Court, which will have original jurisdiction, and prohibits the Supreme Court from awarding attorneys' fees in these specific cases. The bill defines "affordable housing project" based on various state and county regulations and agreements ensuring income restrictions, and "clean energy project" as facilities primarily generating energy from renewable sources like wind, solar, water, geothermal, and ocean power.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Re-Referred to AEN/WLA/EIG, JDC. (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2834&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2834_.HTM |
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