HI HR59

Requests the Land Use Commission to coordinate with county planning commissions and county councils to conduct concurrent reviews of general plan amendments, district boundary amendments, and zoning amendments for land reclassification.

Directs the Land Use Commission, county planning commissions, and county councils to ensure decisions are made in appropriate sequence but scheduled as close together as practicable to reduce overall timeline delays.

Requests development of administrative protocols or memoranda of understanding to facilitate shared hearings, joint public comment opportunities, and synchronized timelines between state and county entities.

Addresses the current multi-step land reclassification process that involves sequential review periods and public hearings potentially taking months or years to complete.

Requires certified copies be transmitted to the Land Use Commission Chairperson, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development Director, county mayors, county council chairpersons, and county planning department directors.