HI HB154

Removes the conditional language "which may affect" from Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 6E-8(a), making historic property review mandatory for all state and political subdivision projects rather than only those potentially affecting historic resources.

Removes the conditional language "which may affect" from Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 6E-42(a), requiring the Department of Land and Natural Resources to review all projects involving permits, licenses, certificates, land use changes, or subdivisions for effects on historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites.

Maintains the 90-day timeline for the department to provide written concurrence or non-concurrence on projects, with appeal options to the Hawaii Historic Places Review Board and the governor.

Effective upon approval.