SB1597

Hawaii SB1597 amends definitions of special management area permits to adjust valuation thresholds and environmental impact considerations.

Hawaii SB1597 modifies the definitions of "special management area minor permit" and "special management area use permit" in 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 permitting process for development projects within special management areas.