Bill > HB2606

This bill establishes an off-site construction working group within the State Building Code Council to develop proposals for a statewide off-site construction program, building on recommendations from the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) task force, which aimed to streamline permitting processes. The proposed program would focus on standardizing components and designs for small single-family homes, centralizing manufacturer certification and quality assurance, creating a library of pre-approved designs, and defining clear regulations for use and inspection, with state or county officials certifying factories and inspecting standardized models while counties handle site-specific reviews. The working group, composed of state and county officials, legislative appointees, and representatives from various industries and organizations, is tasked with developing these proposals and will be dissolved on June 30, 2027, with funds appropriated for its operation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2606&year=2026