Bill > SB414

This bill addresses the creation of an access road in the aftermath of the 2023 Maui wildfires to support housing development in the Leialii area of Lahaina. Specifically, the bill requires the Hawaii Department of Transportation to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire portions of privately owned land (owned by Keawe Street Investment LLC and West Maui Venture Group) to build a new road connecting Keawe Street to the Kilohana and Kalaiola housing sites. These sites currently include 450 units of temporary housing at Kalaiola, 169 units of temporary housing at Kilohana, and 200 units of permanent housing at Kukuia. The bill appropriates funds from the Major Disaster Fund to cover the costs of appraisals and preparation for the condemnation proceedings, with the ultimate goal of supporting the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's plans to develop permanent housing in the area. The road will utilize a former cane haul road and will need to be dedicated to the County of Maui, following the standard legal procedures for condemnation as outlined in Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 101. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000, though this is likely a placeholder date for technical purposes.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=414&year=2026