Informing the Legislature that on July 3, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB38 SD2 HD2 CD1 (ACT 294).

This bill (SB38, Act 294) amends Hawaii law to allow certain housing projects to bypass local zoning, planning, and construction regulations. It directly affects housing developers and county governments by enabling projects to proceed without adhering to standard local land-use rules, provided they meet specific conditions. Key provisions require projects to comply with health/safety standards, secure county legislative approval within 45 days (deemed approved if not acted on), and obtain land use commission approval for boundary changes. The exemption applies only to projects meeting all conditions, including not imposing stricter income requirements than state standards. The bill was signed into law by Governor Green on July 3, 2025.