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This concurrent resolution requests the Land Use Commission (LUC) to improve the land reclassification process by coordinating more effectively with county planning commissions and county councils. Currently, land use changes require a three-step process involving county-level general plan amendments, state district boundary amendments, and county zoning amendments, which are typically processed separately and sequentially, causing significant delays. The resolution asks the LUC and county authorities to conduct concurrent reviews of these amendments, ensuring each decision is made in the appropriate sequence but scheduled as closely together as possible. Additionally, it recommends developing administrative protocols or memoranda of understanding to facilitate shared hearings, joint public comment opportunities, and synchronized timelines. The goal is to expedite land reclassification, reduce redundancy, and improve public engagement while maintaining the integrity of each review. The resolution will be transmitted to key state and county officials, including the LUC Chairperson, county mayors, council chairpersons, and planning department directors, to encourage implementation of these collaborative review practices.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=65&year=2025