The following are among state and county testimonies the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii submitted for consideration by the respective lawmakers in mid to late March 2025.
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HAWAII STATE LEGISLATURE
HOUSE
>> HR60/HCR66 — “Increase allowable floors for single-stairway construction”
>> HCR67 — “Prioritize fixing problematic building code adoption process”
>> HR116/HCR120 — “Establish task force to explore feasibility of airport corporation”
>> HCR157/HR152 — “SPEED task force a welcome idea to help cut permitting delays”
>> HB126 HD1 Proposed SD1 — “Limit incentive of agencies to abuse civil asset forfeiture”
>> HB126 HD1 SD1 — “Protect property of the innocent, limit forfeiture to convicted felons”
>> HB131 — “Make government records more available for research purposes”
>> HB422 HD1 SD1 — “Do away with costly and irrelevant school impact fees”
>> HB422 HD1 — “Abolish costly, ineffective and legally iffy school impact fees”
>> HB476 HD2 — “Blank capital gains tax proposal unfair to civic engagement”
>> HB504 HD2 — “Reject another TAT hike, restore public confidence in lawmakers”
>> HB732 HD2 — “Adjust SMA valuation thresholds for certain permits and inflation”
>> HB826 HD1 — “Streamline land-use law to allow workforce housing on ag land”
>> HB830 HD2 — “Contract with third parties to cut down SHPD review wait times”
>> HB966 HD2 — “Set standards for ag tourism so farmers can diversify income”
>> HB1406 HD1 SD1 — “Task force assigned to streamline permitting would be welcome”
>> HB1409 HD1 — “Increasing density in TOD zones would provide many benefits”
>> HB1409 HD1 SD1 — “Increased density in TOD zones beneficial to housing, economy”
>> HB1424 HD1 — “Prevent misuse of state funds appropriated for vacant positions”
SENATE
>> SB15 SD1 HD1 — “Update definition to prevent onslaught of ‘historic properties’”
>> SB66 SD2 HD2 — “Shot clock’ approach provides homebuilders greater certainty”
>> SB66 SD2 HD1 — “Implement permitting ‘shot clock’ to facilitate quicker homebuilding”
>> SB106 — SD1 “Distance requirement dilutes value of bill to reform jaywalking rules”
>> SB125 SD2 HD1 — “Expand enterprise zone program to give more businesses a break”
>> SB125 SD2 HD1 — “Expansion of enterprise zones would incentivize local businesses”
>> SB353 SD2 HD1 — “Ensure government records are available during emergencies”
>> SB1002 SD2 HD2 — “Cut SHPD review time in half, allow DLNR to hire third parties”
>> SB1002 SD2 HD1 — “Let SHPD hire contractors if needed to meet review deadlines”
>> SB1065 SD2 — “Eliminate bachelor’s degree requirement when not necessary”
>> SB1065 SD2 HD1 — “Broaden workforce, require degree only when necessary”
>> SB1245 SD2 — “Require health plans to recognize pharmacists as participating providers“
>> SB1263 SD2 HD2 — “Prevent SHPD review delays in TOD zones, enforce deadlines”
>> SB1263 SD2 HD1 — “Expedite SHPD reviews in TOD zones”
>> SB1279 SD2 — “Allow pharmacists to serve eligible facilities, patients via telehealth”
>> SB1296 SD2 HD1 — “Expand SMA exemptions to make Lahaina recovery more feasible”
>> HB1379 HD2 — “Licensure of foreign medical grads would help ease doctor shortage”
>> SB1396 SD3 HD1 — “Tourism tax bill threatens economy and is a travesty for transparency”
HAWAII’S COUNTIES
HONOLULU
>> Bill 1 (2025) CD1 — “Make outdoor dining program permanent for Oahu restaurants”
>> Bill 3 (2025) — “Repeal well-intended but obsolete city tax rebates, permit waivers”
>> Bill 17 (2025) CD1 — “Increase homeowner exemption now to keep ahead of future assessments”
KAUA‘I
>> Bill 17 (2025) CD1 — “Increase homeowner exemption now to keep ahead of future assessments”
MAUI
>> Bill 40 (2025) — “Longer deed-restriction periods could make affordable housing less desirable“
>> Bill 103 (2024) — “Allow more homes per lot in Maui, Lanai residential zones”
>> Bill 104 (2024) — “Allow two kitchenettes per dwelling to increase housing availability”
>> Bill 105 (2024) CD1 — “Reforms for nonconforming structures vital to Lahaina’s rebuilding”
