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HI HB1586
Bill
Status
1/15/2014
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Souki
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AI Summary
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Exempts the Department of Transportation's airports and highways divisions from county special management area permit requirements, matching exemptions already provided to the harbors division.
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Authorizes the Department of Transportation to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain structures and improvements for airport and highway purposes without county agency approval.
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Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes sections 261-4 and 264-7 to provide these exemptions to airport and highway projects.
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Implements a recommendation from the 2009 construction industry task force to support the local construction industry by reducing permitting delays and containing construction costs.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Special Management Area; Airport and Highway Improvements; Exempt from County Approvals
Last Action
The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/7/2014