Informing the Legislature that on July 9, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB79 SD1 HD2 CD1 (ACT 311).
This document (GM 1424) is a procedural notification from Governor Green, not a bill summary. It informs the Hawaii Legislature that Governor Green signed **SB 79 (ACT 311)** into law on July 9, 2025. SB 79 requires state and county agencies to obtain historic preservation reviews before starting housing projects that may affect historic properties, aviation artifacts, or burial sites. The law mandates archaeological surveys in highly sensitive areas and establishes review tiers based on site sensitivity, with written determinations required within 90 days.
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 9, 2025
Last action Jul 9, 2025
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