SB 830 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.

Summary

Narrows the scope of the definition of the term "development" in coastal zone management law by excluding reconstruction of certain lawfully constructed structures impacted by certain events. (SD2)

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Mar 6, 2025

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MODERATE

This bill amends the definition of 'development' in Hawaii's coastal zone management law to add new exemptions and clarify existing ones. The changes expand what activities are excluded from requiring development permits, making it easier to rebuild structures damaged by certain disasters while excluding those damaged by climate-related events like sea level rise and flooding.

Scope change

The bill narrows the scope of what counts as 'development' under coastal zone management law, specifically adding new exemptions for rebuilding lawfully constructed structures damaged by non-climate disasters.

ELIGIBILITY

Added new exemption allowing reconstruction of lawfully constructed structures that were damaged or destroyed in disasters proclaimed by the governor or mayor, provided the disaster was not related to waves, storm surge, high tides, flooding, erosion, sea level rise, or subsidence.

DEFINITION

Added new subsection (T) exempting installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of lighting, fixtures, and equipment to establish compliance with current standards at existing public facilities.

Added new subsection (U) exempting installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of security measures, including fencing, to existing public facilities.

Modified subsection (W) to clarify that reconstruction exemptions apply only when the rebuilt structure is substantively similar to its original footprint or overall dimensions.

Added cumulative impact provision stating that excluded uses, activities, or operations may still be defined as 'development' if they have a cumulative impact or significant environmental or ecological effect on a special management area.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 6, 2025

Committee

Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 19

lower

Mar 4, 2025

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 207) in amended form (SD 2).

lower

Mar 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

upper

Feb 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

upper

Feb 14, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-19-25 10:02AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 14, 2025

Committee

Reported from WTL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 535) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

upper

Feb 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WTL recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WTL were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Inouye, Elefante, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 0 Excused: none.

upper

Feb 5, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WTL has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 23, 2025

Committee

Referred to WTL, WAM.

upper

Jan 17, 2025

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors