Informing the Legislature that on July 8, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1296 SD2 HD2 CD1 (ACT 304).

This bill, Act 304, exempts certain rebuilding efforts in Maui from special coastal management permits after the 2023 wildfires. It specifically applies to single-family homes under 7,500 square feet (not on shorelines or erosion-prone land) and routine repairs like road maintenance or utility work. The law aims to speed up recovery by removing permit barriers while preserving coastal resources, as required by Hawaii’s disaster recovery framework. It directly affects homeowners and businesses rebuilding in wildfire-impacted areas following the governor’s emergency declaration.