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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes the Waiakea Community Development District within the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Establishes the Waiakea Community Development District Special Fund. Specifies the powers and duties of the Authority as it relates to the new development district and amends the composition of the Authority to include representatives of the new development district. Establishes a Community Advisory Council to provide guidance regarding the redevelopment of the Waiakea Community Development District. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Waiakea Community Development District, encompassing the historically significant Waiakea peninsula including Banyan Drive and Moku Ola (Coconut Island), to address blight and promote revitalization. It creates a dedicated Waiakea Community Development District Special Fund to ensure consistent financial resources for the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA), the state agency overseeing the project, to manage and improve the district. The bill also amends the composition of the HCDA to include representatives from the new Waiakea district, ensuring local input, and establishes a Community Advisory Council to provide guidance on redevelopment efforts, with a focus on preserving cultural sites, fostering economic growth, and considering climate change impacts. Additionally, it appropriates funds for the HCDA to adopt rules, conduct environmental assessments, and establish a new full-time position to implement these changes, with the act taking effect in the year 3000.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Nadine Nakamura (D)*,
Sean Quinlan (D)*,
Chris Todd (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2616&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2616_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2616_HD1_HSCR708-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2616_HD1_HSCR708-26_.pdf |
| HB2616_TESTIMONY_WAL_02-17-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2616_TESTIMONY_WAL_02-17-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2616_.HTM |
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