Bill > SB1326

This bill aims to streamline transit-oriented development infrastructure improvements by transforming the existing transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement districts into a program administered by the Hawaii Community Development Authority. The bill eliminates the previously established district boards, which were struggling to find community volunteers, and instead gives the authority direct control over identifying and implementing infrastructure improvements within designated transit-oriented development zones. The legislation expands the Hawaii Community Development Authority's powers to include cooperating with public and private sector entities to engage in projects that improve the state, and modifies the authority's existing statutory language to provide more flexibility in community development efforts. Key changes include allowing the authority to assess user fees for infrastructure improvements, issue bonds to finance projects, potentially condemn real property for program purposes, and submit annual reports to the legislature on the program's progress. The bill also broadens the definition of community development needs to include infrastructure, agriculture, education, and natural resource restoration, reflecting a more comprehensive approach to community development.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1326&year=2026