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HRS §264-36

Highways must match county plans unless federal money is at risk

Federal-aid highways must follow the county's general or master plans. But if following the plan would put federal money in danger, the governor can override the plan for that project. This section only covers this conflict between state and county rules.

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The statute, as written — Conformance with county general or master plans

All federal-aid highways shall conform to the general or master plans of the respective political subdivisions of the State unless the conformance jeopardizes the receipt of federal aid, in which case the governor, by executive order, may set aside the general or master plan to the extent any conflict prevents the receipt of federal aid on any given project or the prosecution of the work thereunder.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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