What's Being Discussed
The State Planning Act Task Force is holding its eighth meeting on October 29, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. This group is working to update Hawaii's State Planning Act, a law that guides how the state plans for its future. The meeting will cover:

A recap of where the update process stands and what comes next
Findings from four special working groups (called Policy Issue Groups, or PIGs) that have been meeting since June 2026, covering:

Planning Systems & Governance — how government planning works
Economic Stewardship & Resilience — the state's economic future
Housing & Community Stability — housing needs and affordability
Climate Change & Resilience — preparing for environmental challenges

A discussion of any important topics not yet covered
A presentation from the Culture & Place working group, led by Jacqui Hoover — though questions and discussion on this topic will be held at the next meeting in mid-November

Decisions Expected

The Task Force is expected to vote to formally accept the written summary reports from the four working groups, allowing those findings to guide the Task Force's ongoing work

Who Should Pay Attention

Residents interested in housing, the economy, climate policy, or local governance in Hawaii
Community organizations, planners, and advocates involved in statewide policy
Anyone who wants to submit public comments on Hawaii's long-term planning direction

The meeting is open to the public in person in Honolulu or via Zoom. Written comments can be emailed to claire.p.mccreery@hawaii.gov.