Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session
Establishes the Hawaiian Sense of Place Recognition Act. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to develop educational and outreach programs to promote understanding of the Hawaiian sense of place among residents, visitors, and public employees. Requires state agencies to incorporate Hawaiian sense of place principles into land planning, management, and state construction projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Cochran, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). (2026-02-20)