Hawaii County committee forwards bill to create Construction Code Commission

Feb 4, 2026

The Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit voted to forward Bill 127 to the full council with a favorable recommendation; the bill would establish a Construction Code Commission to advise county leadership on adoption and interpretation of local construction codes. Committee members emphasized balancing safety, affordability and coordination with state codes.

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The Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit voted to forward Bill 127 to the full Hawaii County Council with a favorable recommendation after a wide-ranging discussion about local control, cost implications and coordination with state building codes.

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