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HI HB917
Bill
Status
1/26/2011
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
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Allows state-funded construction projects to proceed without requiring county approval, enabling the Department of Transportation to move projects forward more quickly and efficiently.
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Hawaii Laborers' Union supported the measure while the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, The Outdoor Circle, and concerned individuals opposed it.
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Department of Transportation supported the intent of the bill; Sierra Club Hawaii Chapter offered comments on the proposal.
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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