Informing the Legislature that on May 28, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2066 SD2 HD2 CD1 (ACT 038).

This legislative message informs the Hawaii Legislature that Governor Josh Green signed SB2066 into law on May 28, 2024. The bill creates a new pathway for housing projects to receive exemptions from certain state planning, zoning, and construction rules. Under this alternative pathway, all units must be reserved for Hawaii residents who live in the state, own-occupy the home, and do not hold majority ownership in other residential properties. The law also requires county legislative bodies to approve or disapprove these projects within 45 days of receiving preliminary plans.