RELATING TO DISASTER RECOVERY.

Changed the geographic scope from all disaster-affected areas to specifically the Lahaina National Historic Landmark District destroyed by the August 8, 2023 wildfires

Added a time limit requiring reconstruction to commence on or before August 8, 2028

Added new exceptions to the definition of 'development' including emergency warning devices, pedestrian facilities, security measures, Hawaiian traditional practices, and various infrastructure improvements

Modified the exemption criteria to require that reconstructed structures not be greater in size than what existed or was permitted before the wildfire

Added a sunset provision requiring reconstruction to begin by August 8, 2028

Added standard legislative sections including severability clause, statutory material notation, and effective date of July 1, 2025

Added new exemptions for structural and nonstructural improvements to existing single-family residences, commercial and noncommercial structures, and emergency management warning devices.

Added exemption for installation of underground utility lines and appurtenant fixtures along existing corridors.

Added exemption for public pedestrian and bicycle facilities, lighting, security measures, and trash/invasive vegetation removal.

Added exemption for Hawaiian traditional and customary practices, including work on loko i'a (traditional fishponds).

Modified the definition of 'development' to include more specific exclusions that allow certain reconstruction activities without requiring special management area permits.

Added conditions requiring reconstruction to commence within five years and maintain similar footprint/dimensions to the original structure.

Added new exemption for reconstructing lawfully constructed structures damaged or destroyed in disasters, provided reconstruction begins within five years and the rebuilt structure matches the original footprint and dimensions.

Modified the definition of 'development' in Hawaii Revised Statutes section 205A-22 to include a new subsection specifically addressing disaster reconstruction exemptions.

Added conditions requiring that reconstructed structures cannot be on shoreline parcels impacted by waves, storm surges, high tide, or erosion, and must commence within five years of the disaster proclamation.

Added new subsections (W) through (Q) to the definition of development, expanding the list of exempt activities to include emergency management devices, pedestrian facilities, trash removal, fencing for invasive species control, lighting at public facilities, security measures, and Hawaiian traditional practices.

Added document metadata headers including committee name (SMA), bill number (SB 1296), committee version identifier (CD1), timestamps, and revision tracking information

Removed original document path references and page numbering artifacts from the draft version

Reorganized layout to include committee-specific formatting with metadata blocks at the top of the document