Hawaii House Bill HR95

Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/11/22
• Refer: 3/14/22

Caption

Urging The Hawaii Congressional Delegation To Take The Necessary Actions Supporting The Reorganization Of Important Military Assets And Property For Increased Efficiency And Effectiveness.

Impact

The bill proposes the relocation of several military assets, including the U.S. Coast Guard from Sand Island to Pearl Harbor, which would facilitate the closure of the housing area at Wailupe. It further recommends transferring the land used by the Coast Guard to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for conversion to Hawaiian Home Lands. There is also a proposal to move the U.S. Navy's hospital ship, U.S.N.S. Mercy, from San Diego to Pearl Harbor, streamlining military resource management in the region.

Summary

House Resolution 95 urges the Hawaii Congressional Delegation to support the reorganization of critical military assets and property to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. This resolution acknowledges the significant role of the U.S. Military in protecting lives and maintaining security in Hawaii, which acts as a strategic location for various military operations. The resolution emphasizes the necessity for a constructive relationship between the military and the people of Hawaii, grounded in trust and mutual respect while addressing local needs.

Contention

A notable point of contention surrounding HR95 relates to the transfer of federal land to the State of Hawaii and how this reorganization might affect local governance and resource allocation. Some parties may view the transfer of military assets and local land as a potential opportunity for economic development and better federal-community relations, while others might be concerned about the implications for local sovereignty and the potential for increased military presence affecting community dynamics. Overall, the resolution emphasizes Congressional action as the appropriate channel for actualizing these changes.