Hawaii SB2066 allows state projects to bypass county building permit requirements if compliant with standards, with exemptions reported to the public.

Hawaii SB2066 modifies county permitting processes for state projects. The bill allows the state to exempt certain projects from county building permit requirements if they meet applicable building codes or standards. These exempted projects must be reported to the public. The bill also establishes cooperative working groups to identify state-level needs for infrastructure adequacy, site development, and construction records. These groups must submit interim progress reports to the legislature. The bill emphasizes that state projects remain subject to state and county laws and regulations.

Hawaii SB2066 allows state projects to bypass county building permit requirements if compliant with standards, with exemptions reported to the public.

Hawaii SB2066 modifies county permitting processes for state projects. The bill allows the state to exempt certain projects from county building permit requirements if they meet applicable building codes or standards. These exempted projects must be reported to the public. The bill also establishes cooperative working groups to identify state-level needs for infrastructure adequacy, site development, and construction records. These groups must submit interim progress reports to the legislature. The bill emphasizes that state projects remain subject to state and county laws and regulations.