HI HR126

Bill

Urging All State And County Agencies To Follow The True Intent Of Chapter 201h, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And The Express Provisions Of Section 201h-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Rather Than Impose Additional Restrictions And Processes, To Address The Shortage Of Affordable Housing In Hawaii.

Introduced
03/11/2022

In Committee
03/31/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RESOLUTION URGING ALL STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES TO FOLLOW THE TRUE INTENT OF CHAPTER 201H, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, AND THE EXPRESS PROVISIONS OF SECTION 201H-38, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, RATHER THAN IMPOSE ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND PROCESSES, TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN HAWAII. .

AI Summary

This Resolution urges all state and county agencies in Hawaii to adhere to the original purpose and specific rules of Chapter 201H of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and Section 201H-38, HRS, when addressing the critical shortage of affordable housing, instead of creating extra hurdles. Chapter 201H, HRS, established the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) and grants it broad authority to develop affordable housing. Crucially, Section 201H-38, HRS, allows qualifying affordable housing projects to be exempt from many local planning, zoning, and construction regulations to expedite development, provided they meet certain safety standards and align with the overall goals of affordable housing. The Resolution emphasizes that this exemption was intended to facilitate the creation of housing for low- and moderate-income households, a need highlighted by rising housing costs, population loss, and a significant projected housing deficit in Hawaii.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Troy Hashimoto (D)*, Greggor Ilagan (D)*, Matthew LoPresti (D)*, Nadine Nakamura (D)*,

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form. (on 03/31/2022)

Official Document

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=126&year=2022

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=126&year=2022
State Bill Page	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=126&year=2021
BillText	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/HR126_HD1_.HTM
Bill	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/HR126_HD1_.pdf
BillText	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/HR126_.HTM
Bill	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/HR126_.pdf
BillText	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/HR126_HD1_.HTM
Bill	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/HR126_HD1_.pdf
BillText	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/HR126_.HTM
Bill	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/HR126_.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HCR126	Urging All State And County Agencies To Follow The True Intent Of Chapter 201h, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And The Express Provisions Of Section 201h-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Rather Than Impose Additional Restrictions And Processes, To Address The Shortage Of Affordable Housing In Hawaii.	Resolution adopted in final form.	Same As
HCR150	Requesting The Department Of Customer Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Fully Staff Its Driver Licensing Centers And Expedite The Process Of Obtaining A State Identification Card For Individuals Experiencing Homelessness.	Referred to HHH, referral sheet 27	Same As

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