Hawaii SB1597 amends the definition of special management area permits to adjust valuation thresholds.

Hawaii SB1597 modifies the definitions of "special management area minor permit" and "special management area use permit" in the Hawaii Revised Statutes. The bill raises the valuation threshold for a minor permit from $500,000 to $750,000 and adjusts the criteria for determining substantial adverse environmental or ecological effects. This change affects the authority responsible for authorizing development in special management areas.

Hawaii SB1597 amends the definition of special management area permits to adjust valuation thresholds.

Hawaii SB1597 modifies the definitions of "special management area minor permit" and "special management area use permit" in the Hawaii Revised Statutes. The bill raises the valuation threshold for a minor permit from $500,000 to $750,000 and adjusts the criteria for determining substantial adverse environmental or ecological effects. This change affects the authority responsible for authorizing development in special management areas.