HI HCR76

Establishes the Task Force for SPEED (Simplifying Permitting for Enhanced Economic Development) to identify actions needed to expedite, facilitate, and coordinate state and intergovernmental permit processes

Task force shall consist of 12 required members including one House member serving as Chair, plus representatives from the Governor's Office, Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Land Use Commission, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Small Business Regulatory Review Board, and Department of Health

Chair is requested to invite additional members including representatives from Hawaii's congressional delegation and planning departments from the City and County of Honolulu and the counties of Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai

Task force representatives must be designated by August 1, 2025, with the first meeting required by October 1, 2025

Task force must submit report with findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2026 Regular Session convenes, and shall cease to exist on June 30, 2027