HI HB314

Requires the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to prepare regional-scale adaptation pathways plans addressing sea level rise impacts on residential, commercial, industrial, and resort development along coastlines

Mandates the commission finalize the assessment and implementation framework by December 31, 2026, and complete at least one regional plan for each county by December 31, 2030

Defines key terms including "adaptation measure" (actions like flood-proofing, building elevation, armoring, and relocation), "adaptation pathway" (sequential measures triggered by conditions), and "adaptation trigger" (predetermined conditions for implementing measures)

Requires participating agencies including the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Department of Transportation, Hawaii Tourism Authority, and county planning agencies

Appropriates an unspecified sum from general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for developing adaptation pathways plans