HB 2547 Summary

• Renames the "office of planning" as the "office of planning and sustainability" within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

• Adds sustainability as a core purpose and responsibility of the office, requiring it to implement sustainability principles that balance economic development with environmental protection and community objectives.

• Establishes new sustainability duties including assisting state agencies with sustainable operations, supporting sustainable communities, helping economically distressed areas, and developing policies aligned with Hawaii's sustainability goals.

• Amends multiple Hawaii Revised Statutes sections (4E-1, 6K-6, 195-6, 200D-2, 201-102, 205-4, 205-6, 205-18, 205-47, 205-48, 205-49, 205-50, 205A-1, 214-4, 223-2, 223-3, 225M-3, 225M-4, 225P-3, 226-2, 226-53, 226-56, 226-59, 226-64, and 279A-4) to reflect the office's new name.

• Takes effect on January 28, 2045.