HI HB1405

Establishes specific deadlines within the facilitated application process: department must notify relevant agencies within 10 days of approving a request, and agencies must submit estimated timelines for permit issuance within 10 days of notification.

Expands facilitated application process eligibility to include applicants seeking at least one state and one county permit (in addition to those seeking at least two state permits).

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish a single digital portal for uploading applications and tracking status in real time, a fast-track process for low-impact projects, and a permit-by-rule process for low-impact projects reviewed by licensed design professionals.

Requires the department to submit an annual report to the legislature on the status of the facilitated application process, including recommendations for improvements, no later than 20 days before each regular legislative session.

Appropriates funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to establish full-time equivalent positions within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to implement the digital portal and new processes (specific amount and FTE count not filled in).