Hawaii SB1002 aims to expedite the review of proposed state projects, particularly affordable housing, by allowing the Department of Land and Natural.

Hawaii SB1002 addresses the backlog in reviewing proposed state projects, especially those intended as affordable housing, by authorizing the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract third-party consultants for reviews. This bill seeks to reduce the state historic preservation division's workload, allowing them to focus on core historical review priorities. The legislation also appropriates funds for the recruitment and retention of qualified third-party consultants to expedite the review process.

Hawaii SB1002 aims to expedite the review of proposed state projects, particularly affordable housing, by allowing the Department of Land and Natural.

Hawaii SB1002 addresses the backlog in reviewing proposed state projects, especially those intended as affordable housing, by authorizing the Department of Land and Natural Resources to contract third-party consultants for reviews. This bill seeks to reduce the state historic preservation division's workload, allowing them to focus on core historical review priorities. The legislation also appropriates funds for the recruitment and retention of qualified third-party consultants to expedite the review process.