All Roll Calls
Yes: 233 • No: 4
HawaiiHB 8302025–2026 Regular Session (Year 1)HouseWALLET
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Sponsored By: Tyson K. Miyake (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Beginning 7/1/2026, authorizes the State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects and projects affecting historic properties to third-party consultants under certain circumstances. Establishes requirements for qualified third-party consultants providing review services. Requires the project proponent to pay the reasonable fee requirements of the third-party consultant. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to publish a draft of its proposed rules and later present its proposed final rules to the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Sunsets 6/30/2030. (CD1)
DLNRSHPDReview and CommentHistoric Preservation ReviewResidential UnitsMixed-Use DevelopmentThird-Party ConsultantsWTL/HOU, JDC/WAM
Personalized for You
How does this bill affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this bill means for your household, plus every other piece of legislation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Outside historic reviews for housing projects
Beginning July 1, 2026, Hawaii allows outside historic-preservation reviews for residential or majority-residential mixed-use projects needing permits or other approvals. If the department determines it cannot respond within 60 days, it must hire a qualified reviewer by that deadline. The reviewer must recommend an outcome within 30 days of being hired. Reviewers must meet state education and experience standards, follow ethics rules, and avoid projects they or their employers previously worked on. The department can end contracts for inaccurate reviews or failure to follow preservation laws or rules. Projects requiring federal review under section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act are excluded. This authority ends June 30, 2030, when the prior statutory language is restored.
Project applicants pay outside review fees
Beginning July 1, 2026, project applicants must pay reasonable fees when the state hires outside reviewers through this process. The law sets no dollar amount. Applicants can arrange fee payment through contracts or sponsorship involving counties, housing authorities, nonprofits, or others. This fee requirement ends with the temporary review program on June 30, 2030.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Tyson K. Miyake
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Terez Amato
Democratic • House
Luke A. Evslin
Democratic • House
Daniel Holt
Democratic • House
Kirstin Kahaloa
Democratic • House
Darius K. Kila
Democratic • House
LAMOSAO
Affiliation unavailable
Mike Lee
Democratic • House
Nicole E. Lowen
Democratic • House
M.
Affiliation unavailable
Lisa Marten
Democratic • House
Scot Z. Matayoshi
Democratic • House
Kanani Souza
Republican • House
Gregg Takayama
Democratic • House
Jenna Takenouchi
Democratic • House
David A. Tarnas
Democratic • House
Chris Todd
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/30/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 48 • No: 2
Senate vote • 4/25/2025
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 4/25/2025
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....
Yes: 3 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/8/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/1/2025
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/1/2025
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/18/2025
The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 48 • No: 1
House vote • 2/25/2025
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 14 • No: 0
House vote • 2/11/2025
The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes ...
Yes: 9 • No: 1
House vote • 2/6/2025
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL...
Yes: 50 • No: 0
House vote • 1/31/2025
The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 7 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act 306, 07/08/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1419).
7/8/2025SenateAct 306, on 07/08/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1419).
7/8/2025HouseReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
5/2/2025SenateReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
5/1/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor.
5/1/2025HousePassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
4/30/2025SenatePassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Iwamoto, Poepoe voting no (2) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
4/30/2025HouseConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 3:00PM in Conference Room 224.
4/25/2025HouseConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 4:30 PM; Conference Room 225.
4/25/2025SenateConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 5:00 PM; Conference Room 225.
4/25/2025SenateSenate Conferees Changed: Senator Kanuha added as Co-Chair. Senator Hashimoto discharged as Co-Chair.
4/25/2025SenateReceived notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 882).
4/25/2025HouseThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Chang, Gabbard, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
4/25/2025SenateThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Hashem, Miyake; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Muraoka.
4/25/2025HouseReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 237) as amended in (CD 1).
4/25/2025HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25.
4/25/2025HouseReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 237).
4/25/2025Senate48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25
4/25/2025SenateConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 10:45AM in conference room 229.
4/24/2025HouseConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-24-25 10:45AM in conference room 229.
4/23/2025HouseConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-23-25 10:45AM; Conference Room 229.
4/22/2025SenateConference committee meeting scheduled for 04-22-25 10:45AM; Conference Room 229.
4/17/2025SenateReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).
4/15/2025SenateSenate Conferees Appointed: Inouye Chair; Chang, Gabbard, Hashimoto Co-Chairs; McKelvey, DeCorte.
4/15/2025SenateReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 788).
4/15/2025House
Bill Text
Bill Text
HB830_CD1
HB830_HD1
HB830_HD2
HB830_SD1
HB830_SD2
Original
Related Bills
HB 431, RELATING TO HOUSING.
Part I: Establishes requirements for kauhale projects, including reporting requirements by the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions (OHHS). Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and performance audit of the kauhale initiative. Appropriates funds for the continued operation of the kauhale initiative. Part II: Establishes the Ohana Zones Program as a permanent program within OHHS. Appropriates funds to DHS for the continued implementation of the Ohana Zones Pilot Program. Part III: Requires OHHS to submit a report every four months to the Legislature detailing the expenditure of funds appropriated toward the kauhale and ohana zones initiatives and conduct a comprehensive needs assessment. Part IV: Changes references to the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness to "Coordinator on Homelessness". Specifies that the Coordinator on Homelessness shall report directly to the Director of Human Services. (CD1)
HB 420, RELATING TO REMEDIES.
Clarifies that the statute of repose applies to contract, tort, and statutory claims. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of a construction defect served on a contractor. Clarifies the process and time frame by which a claimant may accept or reject a contractor's offer to settle and authorize repairs. Clarifies the mediation process for construction defect claims. Clarifies the statute of limitation or repose for construction defect claims. (CD1)
HB 1064, RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Effectuates the recommendations of the "Phase 3" Forward-Looking Report by Fire Safety Research Institute on the 2023 Maui wildfires and further clarifies the appointment and role of the State Fire Marshal. Establishes the Office of the State Fire Marshal in the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes the State Fire Marshal Selection Commission. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
HB 613, RELATING TO HOMELESS YOUTH.
Makes the Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program permanent within the Office of Youth Services. Requires the program to collaborate with certain state and county departments. Authorizes the Office of Youth Services to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide shelters for homeless youth or young adults. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
HB 703, RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.
Extends the sunset date for the State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna to 6/30/2028. (CD1)
HB 422, RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Repeals the construction cost component of school impact fees. Exempts government housing developments, affordable housing units and projects, and Hawaiian home lands housing from school impact fees. Requires the School Facilities Authority to adopt rules governing fee collection. Increases the minimum number of units in a development to trigger land dedication provisions of the land component impact fee. Requires a report to the Legislature on program efficacy. Sunsets 7/1/2029. (CD1)