Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to define "development" and exempt certain activities from development regulations.

This bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to redefine "development" and exempt certain activities from development regulations. It specifies that "development" includes activities such as placement of waste, grading, and changes in land use intensity, but excludes activities like repair of existing structures and maintenance of public facilities. The bill also mandates that the Department of Transportation, Hawaii State Energy Office, and Public Utilities Commission develop plans to ensure sufficient electric charging capacity for the growing use of electric transportation.

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to define "development" and exempt certain activities from development regulations.

This bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to redefine "development" and exempt certain activities from development regulations. It specifies that "development" includes activities such as placement of waste, grading, and changes in land use intensity, but excludes activities like repair of existing structures and maintenance of public facilities. The bill also mandates that the Department of Transportation, Hawaii State Energy Office, and Public Utilities Commission develop plans to ensure sufficient electric charging capacity for the growing use of electric transportation.