Hawaii HB1738 modifies land use decision-making authority for district boundary amendments.

Hawaii HB1738 amends the land use decision-making process for district boundary amendments. It specifies that certain boundary amendments, such as those involving less than fifteen acres or residential housing, are determined by the appropriate county land use decision-making authority. These amendments do not require consideration by the land use commission. The bill also allows for the consolidation of proceedings to amend state land use district boundaries with county proceedings. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

Hawaii HB1738 modifies land use decision-making authority for district boundary amendments.

Hawaii HB1738 amends the land use decision-making process for district boundary amendments. It specifies that certain boundary amendments, such as those involving less than fifteen acres or residential housing, are determined by the appropriate county land use decision-making authority. These amendments do not require consideration by the land use commission. The bill also allows for the consolidation of proceedings to amend state land use district boundaries with county proceedings. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.