Informing the Legislature that on May 29, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1406 HD1 SD2 CD1 (ACT 133).

This bill creates the Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development (SPEED) task force within Hawaii's House of Representatives. The task force, composed of state agency representatives and invited stakeholders (including county planning departments and labor experts), will identify challenges and propose legislative changes to streamline state and local development permitting processes. It requires the task force to form by August 1, 2025, operate until June 30, 2027, and is funded with $100,000 for administrative costs over two fiscal years. The bill directly affects state agencies, counties, and developers involved in permitting by aiming to reduce delays in project approvals.