HI SB1556

Exempts residential or commercial developments within one-half-mile radius of rail transit stations from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules relating to planning, zoning, construction standards, and land development.

Requires qualified developers (entities licensed to do business in Hawaii and bonded by the county) to carry out projects with all work performed by chapter 444-licensed contractors and subcontractors.

Mandates county council approval of development projects within 45 days of preliminary plan submission, with automatic approval if no disapproval action is taken by day 46.

Requires land use commission approval of any boundary changes within 45 days, with automatic approval if not disapproved by day 46.

Effective July 1, 2050.