HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	2518
TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2014		H.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII		S.D. 1

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO STATE PLANNING.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  In accordance with its duties pursuant to part II of chapter 226, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the office of planning shall review the Hawaii state plan as set forth in the state planning act for the purpose of making recommendations for amendments to update the plan in response to current state needs.  Specifically, the office of planning shall further the intent and purpose of the state planning act by, among other things:

     (1)  Providing recommendations on conflicts between the state planning act, county plans, functional plans, and state programs;

     (2)  Reviewing major plans, programs, projects, and regulatory activities proposed by state and county agencies and providing advisory opinions and reports as needed;

     (3)  Analyzing existing state policies, planning and program operations, laws, rules, and practices relative to the formulation, implementation, and coordination of the state plan;

     (4)  Reviewing capital improvement projects;

     (5)  Identifying and analyzing significant issues, emerging issues, problems, and opportunities confronting the State, and formulating strategies and alternative courses of action in response to the identified problems and opportunities; and

     (6)  Soliciting and reviewing proposals for amendments to the state planning act from the general public in accordance with section 226-54, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

     Not later than thirty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2016, the office of planning shall submit a written report to the legislature of its findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation, if any, regarding its review and proposed updates to the state planning act.

     SECTION 2.  There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $           or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2014-2015 for reviewing and proposing updates to the state planning act.

     The sum appropriated shall be expended by the office of planning for the purposes of this Act.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.

Report Title:

State Planning Act; Office of Planning; Appropriation

Description:

Requires the Office of Planning to review and propose updates to the State Planning Act and submit a written report to the Legislature.  Appropriates funds.  Effective July 1, 2050.  (SD1)

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