Bill > HB2514

This bill establishes the Office of the State Construction Manager within the Department of Accounting and General Services, headed by a State Construction Manager who will be responsible for organizing, managing, and overseeing the design review and approval of all state construction projects, ensuring they comply with relevant building codes and standards. This new office will also have the authority to assign inspectors to these projects. Furthermore, the bill creates a Design Review Special Fund to cover the costs of these services, with funds deposited from legislative appropriations and fees collected for design review. Importantly, state construction projects will be exempt from county building permit, inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements if they meet the standards set by the State Construction Manager, though they must still comply with state laws and local zoning and master plans. The bill also appropriates funds for the establishment of the State Construction Manager position and other necessary staff, as well as for initial funding of the Design Review Special Fund.

Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2514&year=2026