HI HB1845

Changes Land Use Commission voting requirements from a fixed six-vote threshold to a simple majority of members present and qualified to vote for boundary amendments.

Establishes that a majority of all nine commission members constitutes a quorum to conduct business.

Requires a two-thirds vote for actions related to Important Agricultural Lands under article XI, section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution.

Addresses housing development delays, citing research that Hawaii's average approval time is three times the national average and can take up to ten years for housing approvals.

Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed).