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HawaiiHB 17102025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)HouseWALLET
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Sponsored By: Tyson K. Miyake (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Authorizes the State Historic Preservation Division to conduct a phased review of a proposed project on private property under certain circumstances. Amends the process and deadlines by which SHPD must provide written concurrence or non-concurrence for proposed projects on private property or certain projects that require state or county approval for entitlement for use. Clarifies when an application for a proposed project on an existing privately-owned residential property shall be subject to the requirements of section 6E-42, HRS. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)
Historic PreservationState Historic Preservation Division ReviewHistoric PropertiesPrivate PropertiesProject ReviewReview PeriodWLA, JDC
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Historic review for older homes
Beginning July 1, 2026, a project involving a privately owned single-family home or townhouse over 50 years old is subject to historic review when the property is listed or nominated for a historic register, is in a historic district, or the work disturbs land with previously identified burials or cemeteries. The review can add steps for affected homeowners and project applicants.
Historic project application requirements
The law requires a form, application number, site plan, written work details, property photos, and a map of the project area and related work sites. Applicants also provide a past resource survey or a literature review and field check for archaeology, or a windshield survey for buildings. Projects under section 6E-42 include a building-permit application; projects with a high potential effect on historic properties include records of consultation with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The Department must certify a submission within five business days. If information or a survey is missing, the Department must say what is needed, and the review clock pauses until a complete submission arrives. The application number replaces the former permit set or 60%-complete drawings.
Historic review rules for homeowners
For work affecting a property on Hawaii’s historic register, the Department generally has 90 calendar days to respond after processing a complete submission. The period is 35 days when no historic property is harmed. For large areas, restricted access, or staged or repeated preservation work, the Department can review in phases under an agreement that sets phases and timelines. After written agreement—or a missed response deadline—and agreement on needed protection steps, the owner can start without further review. If the work or project area changes, or new historic properties or aviation artifacts are found, the owner must notify the Department within 48 hours; the Department must respond within five business days. Owners must report completed actions, and discovered burial sites follow state law.
Historic review deadlines for public projects
For qualifying state or county projects that need an approval and may affect a historic property, aviation artifact, or burial site, the Department has 90 calendar days to respond. The period is 35 days when no historic property is harmed. If an application is incomplete or needs more information or a survey, the Department must identify what is missing; the review clock pauses and restarts when the agency submits a complete application. If the Department misses its deadline after receiving a complete submission, the lead agency can assume agreement and move to the next step. After agreement on needed protection steps, the agency can start without further Department review, but must report certain project changes or new finds within 48 hours.
More time to map transit-area sites
Counties and the Hawaii Community Development Authority have until January 1, 2028, instead of January 1, 2026, to work with the Department to identify and submit certain parcels and rights-of-way near transit stations. The sites must fit a general plan for transit-related development or infrastructure. The deadline extension gives the agencies more time, but it also postpones the submission deadline. It does not require the sites to be developed.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Tyson K. Miyake
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Terez Amato
Democratic • House
Luke A. Evslin
Democratic • House
Greggor Ilagan
Democratic • House
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY
Affiliation unavailable
Darius K. Kila
Democratic • House
Matthias Kusch
Democratic • House
Mike Lee
Democratic • House
Nicole E. Lowen
Democratic • House
M.
Affiliation unavailable
Lisa Marten
Democratic • House
Scot Z. Matayoshi
Democratic • House
Ikaika Olds
Democratic • House
Elijah Pierick
Republican • House
REYES ODA
Affiliation unavailable
Kanani Souza
Republican • House
Jenna Takenouchi
Democratic • House
David A. Tarnas
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/6/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 48 • No: 3
Senate vote • 4/30/2026
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 4/30/2026
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/14/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/9/2026
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/25/2026
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 3/6/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 46 • No: 1
House vote • 3/3/2026
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes ...
Yes: 16 • No: 0
House vote • 2/11/2026
The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2026
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HSG...
Yes: 51 • No: 0
House vote • 2/3/2026
The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act 076, 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176).
6/3/2026SenateAct 076, on 06/03/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1176).
6/3/2026HouseReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5/8/2026SenateTransmitted to Governor.
5/7/2026HousePassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
5/6/2026SenatePassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Belatti, Perruso, Poepoe voting no (3) and none excused (0).
5/6/2026HouseReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
5/6/2026HouseReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 174-26) as amended in (CD 1).
5/1/2026HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
5/1/2026HouseReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 174-26).
5/1/2026Senate48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
5/1/2026SenateThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Evslin, Miyake, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/30/2026HouseThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Rhoads, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/30/2026SenateConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-30-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 229.
4/29/2026SenateConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 229.
4/28/2026SenateConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 9:00AM; CR 229.
4/27/2026SenateConference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-26 9:00AM; CR 229.
4/24/2026SenateSenate Conferees Appointed: Lee, C. Chairs; Rhoads Co-Chair; Lamosao.
4/21/2026SenateReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717).
4/21/2026HouseHouse Conferees Appointed: Hashem, Evslin, Miyake Co-Chairs; Shimizu.
4/20/2026HouseReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
4/20/2026SenateReceived notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
4/17/2026SenateHouse disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/16/2026HouseReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Inouye, Kim, Lamosao. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
4/14/2026SenateReturned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 608) in amended form (SD 2).
4/14/2026House
Bill Text
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