Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit, February 4, 2026
Approves Bill 127 - Establishment of Construction Code Commission, 8-0
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The County Council approved 94% of 440 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: James Hustace (21 of 46 recorded votes).
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The Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit voted 8-0 (one excused) to forward Bill 127 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation.
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- February 4, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Approved, 8-0
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Bill 127 - Establishment of Construction Code Commission
Bill 127 amends Chapter 5 of the Hawaii County Code 1983, 2016 edition relating to establishment of a construction code commission to advise the mayor, county council, and director of public works on adoption, updating, amendment, and interpretation of the county construction codes. Introduced by...
Meeting Summary
The Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit voted 8-0 (one excused) to forward Bill 127 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation.
Key Decisions (1)
Bill 127 - Establishment of Construction Code Commission
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Housing Demand
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