HB 2215 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.

Summary
Establishes one permanent full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent position for the State Building Code Council to support statewide building code coordination, permitting transparency, and modernization initiatives. Requires county reporting on building permitting performance. Requires the State Building Code Council to develop a standardized statewide permitting data system or public dashboard. Requires the development of a state building code modernization and transparency initiative. Requires the State Building Code Council to develop standardized credentials and training requirements for permitting officials. Requires a report. Appropriates funds.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026 Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 5
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Introduced
Pending introduction.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Chris Todd
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HI
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