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HI Rev Stat § 225M-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|225M. State Planning|225M-1 Purpose.

  §225M-1 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish an office of planning and sustainable development to assist the governor; the director of business, economic development, and tourism; the legislature; and state and county agencies in maintaining an overall framework to guide the development of the State through a continuous process of comprehensive, long-range, and strategic planning to meet the physical, economic, and social needs of Hawaii's people, and provide for the wise use of Hawaii's resources in a coordinated, efficient, and economical manner, including the conservation of those natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, historic, and other limited and irreplaceable resources which are required for future generations.  The establishment of an office of planning and sustainable development in the department of business, economic development, and tourism, for administrative purposes, is intended to:  (1) Fix responsibility and accountability to successfully carry out statewide planning programs, policies, and priorities;  (2) Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations of the executive branch; and  (3) Ensure comprehensive planning and coordination to enhance the quality of life of the people of Hawaii. [L 1987, c 336, pt of §1; am L 1996, c 299, §1; am L 2021, c 153, §6]
HI Rev Stat § 225M-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|225M. State Planning|225M-3 Cooperation.

  §225M-3 Cooperation. (a) The office of planning and sustainable development shall seek the widest possible cooperation from public and private agencies and individuals and the federal government to achieve the purposes of this chapter. The office of planning and sustainable development shall work closely with and assist the counties in the promotion of coordinated state and county planning.  (b) Every state department, county agency, or other public or private agency or individual providing planning programs and services shall be encouraged to participate actively in the activities of the office of planning and sustainable development. The executive heads of all state departments and agencies shall cooperate with the office of planning and sustainable development by providing information as the governor and the director of business, economic development, and tourism deem necessary for the effective discharge of its duties.  (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to delegate or detract in any way from the functions, powers, and duties conferred by law on any state or county department or agency. [L 1987, c 336, pt of §1; am L 1996, c 299, §1; am L 2017, c 12, §30; am L 2021, c 153, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 225M-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|225M. State Planning|225M-4 Allocation of funds.

 §225M-4 Allocation of funds. Any of the agencies of the State to which general or special appropriations are made, or a part of whose budget contains an allocation, or which makes an allocation of funds for planning and research, shall consult with the office of planning and sustainable development to ensure that all expenditures are in accordance with, or in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the Hawaii state plan. After first consulting with the director of business, economic development, and tourism, the governor may withhold the expenditure of these funds by any agency until the governor is satisfied that the expenditures will implement those goals and objectives. [L 1987, c 336, pt of §1; am L 1996, c 299, §1; am L 2021, c 153, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 225M-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|225M. State Planning|225M-5 REPEALED.

 §225M-5 REPEALED. L 2003, c 178, §6.
HI Rev Stat § 225M-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|225M. State Planning|225M-8 Statewide sustainability branch; established.

  §225M-8 Statewide sustainability branch; established. The statewide sustainability branch is established within the office of planning and sustainable development. The state sustainability coordinator shall serve as the administrator of the branch. The branch shall have the following duties:  (1) Develop, organize, and promote policies and programs that assist in the meeting of Hawaii's numerous sustainability and climate policies and goals, and the priority guidelines and principles to promote sustainability set forth in section 226-108;  (2) Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding proposed legislation, regulatory changes, or policy modifications to the governor, the legislature, government agencies, private entities, and other bodies for the purpose of encouraging activities that best sustain, protect, and enhance the quality of the environment, economy, and community for the present and future benefit of the people of Hawaii; and  (3) Develop and promote proposals that jointly and mutually enhance local economies, the environment, and community well-being for the present and future benefit of the people of Hawaii. [L 2020, c 45, §2; am L 2021, c 153, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 225M-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|225M. State Planning|225M-9 Coordination of sea level rise adaptation activities.

  §225M-9 Coordination of sea level rise adaptation activities. The office of planning and sustainable development, in cooperation with each state agency having operational responsibilities over state facilities, shall:  (1) Begin statewide sea level rise adaptation coordination by working with state agencies to identify existing and planned facilities, including critical infrastructure, that are vulnerable to sea level rise, flooding impacts, and natural hazards, utilizing projections and map data from the most recent update of the Hawaii sea level rise vulnerability and adaptation report, the State of Hawaii hazard mitigation plan, and any other pertinent data and scientific reports to aid in this planning;  (2) Assess a range of options for mitigating impacts of sea level rise to those existing and planned state facilities; and  (3) Submit an annual report to the governor, legislature, and the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session regarding the vulnerability and mitigation assessments for state facilities and progress made toward implementing sea level rise adaptation in future plans, programs, and capital improvement needs and decisions. [L 2021, c 178, §2; am L 2021, c 153, §9]
HI Rev Stat § 225P-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|225P. Climate Adaptation|225P-1 Purpose.

  §225P-1 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to address the effects of climate change to protect the State's economy, environment, health, and way of life. This chapter establishes the framework for the State to:  (1) Adapt to the inevitable impacts of global warming and climate change, including rising sea levels, temperatures, and other risk factors; and  (2) Mitigate its greenhouse gas emissions by sequestering more atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases than the State produces as quickly as practicable, but no later than 2045. [L 2014, c 83, pt of §2; am L 2017, c 32, § §6, 10; am L 2018, c 15, § §3, 4]
HI Rev Stat § 225P-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|225P. Climate Adaptation|225P-2 Definitions.

 §225P-2 Definitions. [See Note at beginning of chapter.] As used in this chapter:  "Commission" means the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission. [L 2014, c 83, pt of §2; am L 2017, c 32, §4] Note  Repeal of chapter on July 1, 2022, by L 2017, c 32, § §6, 10, as shown in the main volume, deleted by L 2018, c 15, §4(2).  The source note to this section is amended to read as follows: "L 2014, c 83, pt of §2; am L 2017, c 32, § §4, 6, and 10; am L 2018, c 15, §4".
HI Rev Stat § 225P-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|225P. Climate Adaptation|225P-5 Zero emissions clean economy target.

  §225P-5 Zero emissions clean economy target. (a) Considering both atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gas emissions as well as offsets from the local sequestration of atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases through long-term sinks and reservoirs, a statewide target is hereby established to sequester more atmospheric carbon and greenhouse gases than emitted within the State as quickly as practicable, but no later than 2045.  (b) The Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission shall endeavor to achieve the goals of this section. After January 1, 2020, agency plans, decisions, and strategies shall give consideration to the impact of those plans, decisions, and strategies on the State's ability to achieve the goals in this section, weighed appropriately against their primary purpose. [L 2018, c 15, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 225P-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|225P. Climate Adaptation|225P-6 Carbon offset program.

  §225P-6 Carbon offset program. (a) The office of planning and sustainable development in partnership with the greenhouse gas sequestration task force shall investigate and establish a carbon offset program that:  (1) Provides expertise in carbon offsetting to public agencies and private entities and assists in coordinating carbon offset projects of public agencies, including but not limited to the generation, certification, and marketing of carbon credits;  (2) Allows for proceeds and revenues generated by state departments from sales of offset credits to be deposited into suitable funds particularly for reinvestment to generate further carbon offset credits; provided that the funds are used in accordance with the purposes of the fund;  (3) Allows for proceeds and revenues generated by state agencies from sales of carbon credits other than as described in paragraph (2) to be invested in projects enhancing the State's efforts to mitigate or adapt to climate change; and  (4) Is consistent with the State's sustainability goals and policies.  (b) The office of planning and sustainable development in partnership with the greenhouse gas sequestration task force shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature and the climate change mitigation and adaptation commission no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2020.  (c) As used in this section:  "Carbon credit" means a tradable certificate or permit issued by a carbon registry that represents a greenhouse gas reduction or greenhouse gas removal enhancement that is equivalent to one metric ton of carbon dioxide and meets the requirements of the carbon offset program.  "Carbon offset" means a compensatory measure made by an agency, business, or individual to reduce carbon dioxide emissions or to increase carbon dioxide sequestration.  "Carbon registry" means any established international, national, or regional carbon registry program that serves voluntary or compliance markets, provides an independent carbon standard to verify and certify carbon offsets, and issues carbon credits. [L 2018, c 16, §2; am L 2021, c 153, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 225P-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|225P. Climate Adaptation|225P-7 Climate change mitigation.

  §225P-7 Climate change mitigation. (a) It shall be the goal of the State to reduce emissions that cause climate change and build energy efficiencies across all sectors, including decarbonizing the transportation sector.  (b) State agencies shall manage their fleets to achieve the clean ground transportation goals defined in section 196-9(c)(10) and decarbonization goals established pursuant to chapter 225P. [L 2021, c 74, §2] Cross References  Clean ground transportation goal, see §264-20.7.
HI Rev Stat § 226-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-1 Findings and purpose.

  §226-1 Findings and purpose. The legislature finds that there is a need to improve the planning process in this State, to increase the effectiveness of government and private actions, to improve coordination among different agencies and levels of government, to provide for wise use of Hawaii's resources and to guide the future development of the State.  The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the Hawaii state plan that shall serve as a guide for the future long-range development of the State; identify the goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the State; provide a basis for determining priorities and allocating limited resources, such as public funds, services, human resources, land, energy, water, and other resources; improve coordination of federal, state, and county plans, policies, programs, projects, and regulatory activities; and to establish a system for plan formulation and program coordination to provide for an integration of all major state, and county activities. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1984, c 236, §1; am L 1986, c 276, §1; am L 1988, c 70, §1] Cross References  Health planning and resources development, see chapter 323D.   Statewide transportation planning, see chapter 279A.
HI Rev Stat § 226-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-4 State goals.

  §226-4 State goals. In order to ensure, for present and future generations, those elements of choice and mobility that ensure that individuals and groups may approach their desired levels of self-reliance and self-determination, it shall be the goal of the State to achieve:  (1) A strong, viable economy, characterized by stability, diversity, and growth, that enables the fulfillment of the needs and expectations of Hawaii's present and future generations.  (2) A desired physical environment, characterized by beauty, cleanliness, quiet, stable natural systems, and uniqueness, that enhances the mental and physical well-being of the people.  (3) Physical, social, and economic well-being, for individuals and families in Hawaii, that nourishes a sense of community responsibility, of caring, and of participation in community life. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §3; am L 2017, c 82, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 226-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-5 Objective and policies for population.

 §226-5 Objective and policies for population. (a) It shall be the objective in planning for the State's population to guide population growth to be consistent with the achievement of physical, economic, and social objectives contained in this chapter.   (b) To achieve the population objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Manage population growth statewide in a manner that provides increased opportunities for Hawaii's people to pursue their physical, social, and economic aspirations while recognizing the unique needs of each county.  (2) Encourage an increase in economic activities and employment opportunities on the neighbor islands consistent with community needs and desires.  (3) Promote increased opportunities for Hawaii's people to pursue their socio-economic aspirations throughout the islands.  (4) Encourage research activities and public awareness programs to foster an understanding of Hawaii's limited capacity to accommodate population needs and to address concerns resulting from an increase in Hawaii's population.  (5) Encourage federal actions and coordination among major governmental agencies to promote a more balanced distribution of immigrants among the states, provided that such actions do not prevent the reunion of immediate family members.  (6) Pursue an increase in federal assistance for states with a greater proportion of foreign immigrants relative to their state's population.  (7) Plan the development and availability of land and water resources in a coordinated manner so as to provide for the desired levels of growth in each geographic area. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §4; am L 1988, c 70, §3; am L 1993, c 213, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 226-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-8 Objective and policies for the economy--visitor industry.

  §226-8 Objective and policies for the economy--visitor industry. (a) Planning for the State's economy with regard to the visitor industry shall be directed towards the achievement of the objective of a visitor industry that constitutes a major component of steady growth for Hawaii's economy.  (b) To achieve the visitor industry objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Support and assist in the promotion of Hawaii's visitor attractions and facilities.  (2) Ensure that visitor industry activities are in keeping with the social, economic, and physical needs and aspirations of Hawaii's people.  (3) Improve the quality of existing visitor destination areas by utilizing Hawaii's strengths in science and technology.  (4) Encourage cooperation and coordination between the government and private sectors in developing and maintaining well-designed, adequately serviced visitor industry and related developments which are sensitive to neighboring communities and activities.  (5) Develop the industry in a manner that will continue to provide new job opportunities and steady employment for Hawaii's people.  (6) Provide opportunities for Hawaii's people to obtain job training and education that will allow for upward mobility within the visitor industry.  (7) Foster a recognition of the contribution of the visitor industry to Hawaii's economy and the need to perpetuate the aloha spirit.  (8) Foster an understanding by visitors of the aloha spirit and of the unique and sensitive character of Hawaii's cultures and values. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §7; am L 1988, c 70, §5; am L 2009, c 167, §4] Cross References  Hawaii tourism authority, see chapter 201B.
HI Rev Stat § 226-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-9 Objective and policies for the economy--federal expenditures.

  §226-9 Objective and policies for the economy--federal expenditures. (a) Planning for the State's economy with regard to federal expenditures shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of a stable federal investment base as an integral component of Hawaii's economy.  (b) To achieve the federal expenditures objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Encourage the sustained flow of federal expenditures in Hawaii that generates long-term government civilian employment;  (2) Promote Hawaii's supportive role in national defense, in a manner consistent with Hawaii's social, environmental, and cultural goals by building upon dual-use and defense applications to develop thriving ocean engineering, aerospace research and development, and related dual-use technology sectors in Hawaii's economy;  (3) Promote the development of federally supported activities in Hawaii that respect statewide economic concerns, are sensitive to community needs, and minimize adverse impacts on Hawaii's environment;  (4) Increase opportunities for entry and advancement of Hawaii's people into federal government service;  (5) Promote federal use of local commodities, services, and facilities available in Hawaii;  (6) Strengthen federal-state-county communication and coordination in all federal activities that affect Hawaii; and  (7) Pursue the return of federally controlled lands in Hawaii that are not required for either the defense of the nation or for other purposes of national importance, and promote the mutually beneficial exchanges of land between federal agencies, the State, and the counties. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §8; am L 2006, c 65, §3; am L 2009, c 167, §5]
HI Rev Stat § 226-10.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-10.5 Objectives and policies for the economy--information industry.

  §226-10.5 Objectives and policies for the economy--information industry. (a) Planning for the State's economy with regard to telecommunications and information technology shall be directed toward recognizing that broadband and wireless communication capability and infrastructure are foundations for an innovative economy and positioning Hawaii as a leader in broadband and wireless communications and applications in the Pacific Region.  (b) To achieve the information industry objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Promote efforts to attain the highest speeds of electronic and wireless communication within Hawaii and between Hawaii and the world, and make high speed communication available to all residents and businesses in Hawaii;  (2) Encourage the continued development and expansion of the telecommunications infrastructure serving Hawaii to accommodate future growth and innovation in Hawaii's economy;  (3) Facilitate the development of new or innovative business and service ventures in the information industry which will provide employment opportunities for the people of Hawaii;  (4) Encourage mainland- and foreign-based companies of all sizes, whether information technology-focused or not, to allow their principals, employees, or contractors to live in and work from Hawaii, using technology to communicate with their headquarters, offices, or customers located out-of-state;  (5) Encourage greater cooperation between the public and private sectors in developing and maintaining a well-designed information industry;  (6) Ensure that the development of new businesses and services in the industry are in keeping with the social, economic, and physical needs and aspirations of Hawaii's people;  (7) Provide opportunities for Hawaii's people to obtain job training and education that will allow for upward mobility within the information industry;  (8) Foster a recognition of the contribution of the information industry to Hawaii's economy; and  (9) Assist in the promotion of Hawaii as a broker, creator, and processor of information in the Pacific. [L Sp 1988, c 1, §3; am L 2009, c 167, §7; am L 2014, c 133, §4]