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HI HB314
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Hashem
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AI Summary
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Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to prepare regional-scale adaptation pathways plans addressing sea level rise, coastal flooding, erosion, and associated hazards for vulnerable residential, commercial, industrial, and resort development
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Mandates the commission finalize the framework and assessment process for adaptation pathways plans by December 31, 2026, and complete at least one regional plan for each county by December 31, 2030
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Authorizes adaptation measures including relocation of development once triggers are reached, shoreline restoration after structure removal, nature-based solutions, flood-proofing, and time-limited armoring on sandy beaches for critical public infrastructure
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Requires participation from multiple state agencies (Department of Land and Natural Resources, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of Transportation, Hawaii Tourism Authority) and county planning agencies
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Appropriates an unspecified sum from general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to be expended by the Department of Land and Natural Resources for developing adaptation pathways plans
Legislative Description
Relating To Adaptation Pathways Planning.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EEP with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Ward excused (1).
2/6/2025