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HI HB2205
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Hashem
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AI Summary
- Changes Hawaii's coastal zone management policy from an absolute prohibition on private shoreline hardening structures (seawalls, revetments) to requiring minimization of such structures at sand beach sites and locations with recreational activities
- Creates a new emergency permit framework for conservation districts allowing permits valid for up to five years from issuance date
- Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources chairperson to extend emergency permits beyond five years upon written findings that emergency conditions persist and continued authorization is necessary to prevent imminent harm
- Requires permittees seeking extensions to submit written requests at least 90 days before permit expiration with documentation of continuing emergency conditions and steps taken to address underlying causes
- Takes effect January 1, 2027, and does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the effective date
Legislative Description
Relating To Emergency Erosion Mitigation.
Coastal Zone Management
Last Action
The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Water & Land1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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