STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1548-24

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2024

RE: H.R. No. 5

Honorable Scott K. Saiki

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Labor & Government Operations, to which was referred H.R. No. 5 entitled:

"HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A NEW SATELLITE CITY HALL OFFICE IN MILILANI TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to urge the City and County of Honolulu to establish a new Satellite City Hall office in Mililani to improve access to government services.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from two individuals. Your Committee received testimony in opposition from one individual.

Your committee finds that building a new satellite city hall can improve accessibility and eliminate the need for individuals to drive long distances. Your committee notes that by facilitating easier access to many important services such as vehicle registration, licensing, creating state identification, license plate & emblem replacement, utilities payment, property tax payment and obtaining permits will improve quality of life. Your committee recognizes that the establishment of Mililani Satellite City Hall is a critical component of a governmental function and an essential service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Labor & Government Operations that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 5 and recommends its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Labor & Government Operations,

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SCOT Z. MATAYOSHI, Chair