Bill > SB489

This bill requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to prepare comprehensive environmental impact statements (EIS) for two specific transit-oriented development (TOD) infrastructure improvement districts on Oahu: the Iwilei/Kapalama district and the University of Hawaii West Oahu district. Beyond the standard requirements of Hawaii's environmental review law (Chapter 343), these EIS documents must specifically analyze the potential effects of necessary infrastructure improvements and evaluate the potential impacts of developing each district to its maximum zoned capacity. The bill defines these technical terms by referencing existing Hawaii Revised Statutes: an environmental impact statement is defined according to section 343-2, and a transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement district is defined by section 206E-242. The purpose of these required studies appears to be providing a comprehensive understanding of the potential environmental consequences of major development in these specific urban areas. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval by the appropriate governmental authority.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=489&year=2026