KA ‘AHA KENEKOA
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
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Senator Stanley Chang, Chair |
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Senator Dru Mamo Kanuha, Vice Chair |
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Senator Lorraine R. Inouye, Chair |
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Senator Brandon J.C. Elefante, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Thursday, February 9, 2023 |
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TIME: |
1:15 PM |
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Conference Room 225 & Videoconference State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO PROCUREMENT. Requires that in evaluating and determining the award for redevelopment of state or county lands through competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals, the number of housing units proposed shall constitute forty per cent of the evaluation score regardless of whether the development of housing is proposed. Applies to the urban areas of state or county land located within a one-half mile radius of mass transit stops or stations.
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HOU/WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO IMPORTANT HOUSING LANDS. Establishes that all state-owned lands located within one mile of any rail mass transit station, excluding lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, shall be designated as important housing lands to promote the development of homes priced below market rates for eligible residents. Requires state and county housing policies, tax policies, land use plans, ordinances, and rules to promote the long-term viability of important housing lands consistent with certain policies.
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HOU/WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the right of first refusal for the development of property for all development on state lands, excluding Hawaii Public Housing Authority and Department of Hawaiian Home Land lands, that are within a one-half mile radius of a rail transit station, provided there is a transfer of any property interest, including a leasehold interest, in state lands that are within a one-half mile radius of a rail transit station.
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HOU/WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Increases options to build affordable housing in Hawaii Community Development Authority districts by increasing the permissible lease term to ninety-nine years. Prohibits the Hawaii Community Development Authority from encumbering lands that were classed as crown lands previous to August 15, 1895, in leases longer than sixty-five years.
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HOU/WTL, WAM/JDC |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. Establishes the rental deposit loan program and incentives to support development of affordable housing, local renters, third party reviewers, and address government processes to lower housing costs. Appropriates $2,500,000 for each year of the 2023-2025 fiscal biennium for establishment of the rental deposit loan program.
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HOU/WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Establishes a working group within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for administrative purposes. Requires the working group to ascertain the State's available water resources as pertaining to affordable housing. Requires the working group to inventory all available water resources statewide and identify sources of aquifer replenishment in relation to affordable housing development. Requires a report to the Legislature.
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HOU/WTL, WAM |
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RELATING TO THE HOUSING SHORTAGE. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs and identify adequate sites for housing sufficient to meet housing demands for all income levels each year.
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WTL/HOU, WAM |
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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_____________________________________ Senator Lorraine R. Inouye Chair |
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_____________________________________ Senator Stanley Chang Chair |
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