HI HB737

Redefines "historic property" to require properties over 50 years old to also meet integrity and significance criteria for the Hawaii register of historic places, as determined by department staff or qualified professionals

Expands "historic property" definition to include sites with important value to Native Hawaiians or other ethnic groups due to cultural practices, traditional beliefs, events, or oral accounts significant to the group's history and cultural identity

Removes the 50-year age threshold as a trigger for historic preservation reviews on privately-owned single-family homes and townhouses

Limits historic preservation review requirements for private single-family homes to those listed on, nominated for, or located in a historic district on the Hawaii or national register of historic places

Takes effect upon approval by the Governor