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HI HB917

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows state-funded construction projects to proceed without requiring county approval, enabling the Department of Transportation to move projects forward more quickly and efficiently.

  • Hawaii Laborers' Union supported the measure while the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, The Outdoor Circle, and concerned individuals opposed it.

  • Department of Transportation supported the intent of the bill; Sierra Club Hawaii Chapter offered comments on the proposal.

  • Committees on Water, Land, & Ocean Resources and Energy & Environmental Protection recommended passage and referral to the Committee on Judiciary.

Legislative Description

Construction Task Force (2010); Transportation; County Approval Exemptions

Last Action

Carried over to 2012 Regular Session.

12/1/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/18/2011
Water, Land, & Ocean Resources2/3/2011
Transportation1/26/2011

Full Bill Text

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