Bill > HB742

This bill requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to prepare comprehensive environmental impact statements (EIS) for two specific transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement districts on Oahu: the Iwilei/Kapalama district and the University of Hawaii West Oahu district. Beyond the standard environmental impact assessment required by Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 343, these EIS reports must specifically analyze the effects of necessary infrastructure improvements and assess the potential impacts of developing each district to its maximum zoned capacity. The bill defines "environmental impact statement" using the existing definition in section 343-2 and "transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement district" as defined in section 206E-242 of Hawaii Revised Statutes. These detailed environmental studies will help provide a thorough understanding of the potential environmental consequences of extensive development in these designated urban areas. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000 (which appears to be a placeholder date, likely meaning a future date to be determined).

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=742&year=2026