Maui’s Bill 88, the legislation establishing the H-3 and H-4 hotel zoning districts, passed its final vote before the full Maui County Council on June 19 by a vote of 7-2. The bill now heads to Mayor Richard Bissen’s desk. This is the clearest signal yet...
Bill 88 passed its first reading before the full Maui County Council on June 5, 2026, by a vote of 7-2. This is a significant procedural milestone in the implementation of Bill 9. One more vote remains before the bill becomes law. How the Vote Broke Down Voting in...
Since our last update, the process has moved forward on three fronts: the zoning framework, the legal challenges, and an election year that adds important context. Here is where things stand. The Zoning Framework All three Planning Commissions (Maui, Lanaʻi, and...
On February 24, 2026, the Maui Planning Commission voted to deny the proposed creation of new hotel zoning districts commonly referred to as H-3 and H-4. These districts were advanced through Resolution 25-230 following recommendations made by the Temporary...
Since late December, the Maui County Council has been considering Resolution 25-230, the first significant implementation step tied to Bill 9, focused on proposed H-3 and H-4 Hotel District zoning recommended by the Temporary Investigative Group.On January 7, 2026,...
