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Hawaii Senate Bill SCR166

Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR166

Introduced
3/10/23  
Refer
3/15/23  
Report Pass
4/3/23  
Engrossed
4/4/23  

Caption

Requesting A Feasibility Study On Redeveloping Lands Situated At Tmk (1) 2-8-015:001 Into Workforce Housing And Other Affiliated Uses.

Impact

The requested feasibility study is intended to provide insights and potential plans for developing affordable housing that meets the needs of the workforce within the state. By examining the potential for redevelopment, the state hopes to mitigate the growing pressures faced by residents who struggle to find affordable living options, which could prevent further outflow of residents moving away due to housing costs. The involvement of state agencies in this study is seen as a crucial step toward ensuring that necessary resources and support are allocated for successful housing development.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution 166 (SCR166) aims to address the critical shortage of housing in Hawaii by requesting the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, or any appropriate state agency, to conduct a feasibility study for redeveloping lands situated at TMK (1) 2-8-015:001 into workforce housing and other affiliated uses. The resolution emphasizes the necessity of addressing the state’s significant housing shortage, which is estimated to require between 26,000 to 47,000 new housing units by 2030. As the demand for housing continues to outpace supply, there is an increasing urgency to develop effective solutions that facilitate affordable living conditions for residents of Hawaii.

Contention

While the resolution is largely viewed as a proactive measure toward alleviating housing scarcity, it may face scrutiny regarding how the redevelopment process aligns with community needs and environmental considerations. Potential points of contention could arise concerning the planning and execution of any development actions, particularly regarding public input, the environmental impact of redeveloping the proposed site, and balancing community interests with state objectives. Stakeholders from various sectors, including local residents and housing advocacy groups, may seek to ensure that the resulting developments genuinely address the spectrum of housing needs without compromising the integrity of surrounding areas.

Companion Bills

HI HCR178

Same As Requesting A Feasibility Study On Redeveloping Lands Situated At Tmk (1) 2-8-015:001 Into Workforce Housing And Other Affiliated Uses.

HI SR192

Same As Requesting A Feasibility Study On Redeveloping Lands Situated At Tmk (1) 2-8-015:001 Into Workforce Housing And Other Affiliated Uses.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR143

Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Develop A Comprehensive Plan To Address Student And Faculty Housing Facility Needs At The Manoa Campus.

HI SCR226

Requesting The Governor, In Collaboration With The County Of Maui, To Provide A Clear Strategy For Addressing The Short And Long-term Housing Needs For Residents Displaced By The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.

HI SCR221

Requesting That The Agribusiness Development Corporation Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Developing Desalination Plants In West And South Maui That Are Co-located With Hydrological Power Plants.

HI SCR119

Requesting The Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development And Land Use Commission To Develop An Integrated Land Use Plan.

HI SR172

Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Develop A Comprehensive Plan To Address Student And Faculty Housing Facility Needs At The Manoa Campus.

HI SB2961

Relating To Agricultural Workforce Housing.

HI SCR165

Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Study On The Feasibility Of Bringing Other Airlines To The Molokai Airport.

HI SCR136

Requesting The Department Of Health To Establish A Housing Equity And Wellness Task Force.

HI SR202

Requesting The Governor, In Collaboration With The County Of Maui, To Provide A Clear Strategy For Addressing The Short And Long-term Housing Needs For Residents Displaced By The August 2023 Maui Wildfires.

HI SCR76

Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Implementation Of Continuous Monitoring And Sampling Technologies In Waste Combustion Facilities And Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.

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IN SB0004

Local workforce recruiting and retention.

IN SB0291

Workforce retention and recruitment fund.

NJ S2459

Applies prevailing wage rate to residential projects of limited size that are subject to certain redevelopment local property tax arrangements.

HI HR183

Requesting A Feasibility Study On Redeveloping Lands Situated At Tmk (1) 2-8-015:001 Into Workforce Housing And Other Affiliated Uses.

HI HCR178

Requesting A Feasibility Study On Redeveloping Lands Situated At Tmk (1) 2-8-015:001 Into Workforce Housing And Other Affiliated Uses.

HI SR192

Requesting A Feasibility Study On Redeveloping Lands Situated At Tmk (1) 2-8-015:001 Into Workforce Housing And Other Affiliated Uses.

HI SR44

Urging The University Of Hawaii To Study The Feasibility Of Redeveloping Certain University Lands Adjacent To The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Campus Into Workforce Housing.

HI SCR49

Urging The University Of Hawaii To Study The Feasibility Of Redeveloping Certain University Lands Adjacent To The University Of Hawaii At Manoa Campus Into Workforce Housing.