Informing the Legislature that on May 29, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB732 HD2 SD2 CD1 (ACT 125).

HB732 (ACT 125) amends Hawaii's shoreline management law by updating financial thresholds for development permits. It sets a $750,000 limit (adjusted for inflation every five years) for a "minor permit" on non-shoreline projects, and a lower $500,000 limit for projects on shorelines or areas affected by coastal hazards like waves or erosion. Projects exceeding these amounts or posing environmental risks require a more detailed "use permit" review. This directly affects developers planning construction in coastal zones by clarifying when simplified approvals apply versus comprehensive environmental assessments. The law applies to all shoreline management areas defined under Hawaii Revised Statutes.