Hawaiʻi State Plan Amendments
The Hawaiʻi State Plan (HRS Chapter 226) was enacted in 1978, and been amended 149 times since then, over the course of 47 acts, with the largest series of amendments being in 1986. The plan is now undergoing a major update to address contemporary concerns, such as environmental issues, emerging economic sectors, and evolving social challenges. To aid with this effort, OPSD has created a tracker of HRS Chapter 226 amendments.
HRS 226 Amendment Summary Graphs
Number of Amendments, by Type
Of the 149 amendments made to HRS 226, 14 were structural changes, 15 were major changes, 71 were a combination of major and minor changes, 48 were minor changes, and one was the reestablishment of a section.
Structural Changes, by Type
A total of 14 structural changes have been made to HRS 226. This is comprised of nine added sections and five repealed sections.
Number of Amendments, by Year
Amendments made to HRS 226 span five decades, with most amendments occurring in the 1980’s.
Number of Amendments, by Section
52 sections of HRS 226 have been amendment since its enactment, with sections 2 and 18 receiving the most amendments.
Guide to Amendment Types
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