Hawaii HB1881: Relating to Land Use.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to land use.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO LAND USE. SECTION 1. Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as prohibited. (a) Notwithstanding sections 46--4, 205--2, 205--4.5, 205--5, and 205--6, or any other law to the contrary, no person shall erect, maintain, or use a passenger or cargo ropeway in any land use district; provided that a government entity shall be exempt from this prohibition, subject to approval by the legislature. (b) As used in this section: "Aerial lift" means a ropeway on which passengers or cargo are transported in cabins or on chairs, including detachable grip lifts. "Aerial tramway" means a ropeway on which passengers or cargo are transported in cable-supported cabins or on cable supported chairs and 2026--3457 HB1881 CD1 HMSO H.B. NO. ~ Page2 C.D. I (2) Reciprocate between terminals. "Detachable grip lift" means a monocable or bicable ropeway system on which cabins or chairs circulate around the system alternately attaching to and detaching from a moving haul rope. "Funicular" means a ropeway on which carriers or cargo are supported and guided by a guideway, propelled by means of a haul rope system, and operated as a single or double reversible system. "Passenger or cargo ropeway" means a device or system used to transport passengers or …

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Sponsors

• Sean Quinlan (D, 47) · primary sponsor
• Cory Chun (D, 35)
• Tina Grandinetti (D, 20)
• Greggor Ilagan (D, 4)
• Darius Kila (D, 44)
• Matthias Kusch (D, 1)
• Trish La Chica (D, 37)
• Nicole Lowen (D, 7)
• Lisa Marten (D, 51)
• Scot Matayoshi (D, 49)
• Daynette Morikawa (D, HD-017)
• Ikaika Olds (D, 23)

Latest actions

1. June 26, 2026: Act 172, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1274).
2. June 26, 2026: Act 172, 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1274).
3. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
4. May 7, 2026: Transmitted to Governor.
5. May 6, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
6. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
8. April 29, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
9. April 29, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 85-26).
10. April 29, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday 05-06-26.

Votes

• Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Representative(s) Quinlan. (April 28, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (April 28, 2026): 2 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2) (April 14, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• JDC: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 7, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1881?

HB1881 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Land Use.

What does HB1881 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to land use.

What is the status of HB1881?

Signed into law as of June 26, 2026. Latest action: Act 172, on 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1274). (June 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1881?

Sean Quinlan (D, 47), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1881?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1881&year=2026