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HI HB1543

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mahina Poepoe

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a time limit on the validity of environmental review determinations, including findings of no significant impact (FONSI) for environmental assessments and acceptances of environmental impact statements
  • Environmental approvals would expire after a specified number of years (exact timeframe left blank in draft) from the date of the finding or acceptance
  • If a judicial proceeding challenges an environmental determination, the validity period would extend to a specified number of years after any court order affirming the finding or acceptance
  • Once an environmental determination expires, agencies or applicants must restart the full environmental review process under Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, before proceeding with the proposed action
  • The law would not retroactively affect rights, duties, or proceedings that began before the effective date

Legislative Description

Relating To Environmental Review.

Time Limit

Last Action

The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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