Bill > HR160

This resolution urges Kamehameha Schools / Bishop Estate (KSBE), the largest landowner in Hawaii Kai, to prioritize communication and transparency with the local community regarding several upcoming lease expirations that could significantly impact the neighborhood. Specifically, the resolution highlights two key lease expiration events: the Kamilonui Valley farm leases set to end in July 2025, which affect elderly farmers who are already financially burdened, and the Hahaione Valley leases expiring in 2028, which include properties like the Japan-America Institute of Management Science (JAIMS). The resolution notes that KSBE has largely rejected opportunities for community discussion, leaving residents feeling uninformed about potential changes. As a result, the resolution calls on KSBE to provide regular, timely updates about properties with expiring leases and future development plans, and encourages the organization to maintain the status quo in land use decisions to minimize disruption to the community. The resolution also instructs that copies be sent to KSBE's leadership, the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board, and other relevant stakeholders, demonstrating a formal request for more transparent and collaborative planning.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=160&year=2025