Hawaii County Council advances local construction code commission after amendment

Feb 18, 2026

The council approved Bill 127 on first reading as amended to create an advisory Construction Code Commission to review proposed county code amendments and provide technical advice. Supporters said local expertise will improve code decisions; Public Works and the building division warned it could add delay. 7‑0 (2 excused) on first reading.

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The Hawaii County Council voted on Feb. 18 to advance Bill 127 — creating a Construction Code Commission to advise the mayor, council and the director of public works on adoption, amendment and interpretation of county construction codes — on first reading as amended.

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