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1		-	THE SENATE S.C.R. NO. 58 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 ~~S.D. 1~~ STATE OF HAWAII SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO CREATE A PROCESS UNDER SECTION 201H-38, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FOR HOUSING PROJECTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SALE OR RENT TO QUALIFIED RESIDENTS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 201H-32, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, WHO ARE DEEMED TO BE MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.
	1	+	THE SENATE S.C.R. NO. 58 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024 STATE OF HAWAII SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Urging the hawaii housing finance and development corporation to adopt ADMINISTRATIVE rules to create a process under section 201h-38, hawaii revised statutes, for housing projects exclusively for sale or rent to qualified residents as defined in section 201H-32, hawaii REVISED statutes, who are deemed to be moderate income households.
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37		-	URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES TO CREATE A PROCESS UNDER SECTION 201H-38, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, FOR HOUSING PROJECTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SALE OR RENT TO QUALIFIED RESIDENTS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 201H-32, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, WHO ARE DEEMED TO BE MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.
	37	+	Urging the hawaii housing finance and development corporation to adopt ADMINISTRATIVE rules to create a process under section 201h-38, hawaii revised statutes, for housing projects exclusively for sale or rent to qualified residents as defined in section 201H-32, hawaii REVISED statutes, who are deemed to be moderate income households.
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43		-	WHEREAS, the State is experiencing an unprecedented housing crisis; and WHEREAS, the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) is tasked with overseeing affordable housing projects in the State through the development and financing of low- and moderate-income housing projects and homeownership programs; and WHEREAS, pursuant to existing administrative rules, HHFDC requires certain housing projects to offer half of the available units to buyers whose income is at or below one hundred forty percent of the area median income; and WHEREAS, section 201H-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, authorizes certain exemptions from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules relating to planning, zoning, development and improvement of land, and construction standards for certain housing projects developed by HHFDC or with an eligible developer under a government assistance program, defined as any housing program qualified by HHFDC and administered or operated by HHFDC or the United States, or any of their political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities, corporate or otherwise; and WHEREAS, housing projects eligible for an exemption under section 201H-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, must meet the following criteria: (1) The housing project is consistent with the purpose and intent of chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and meets minimum requirements of health and safety; (2) The proposed housing project does not contravene health or safety standards or tariffs, rates, or fees established by the Public Utilities Commission or county boards of water supply; and (3) The legislative body of the county in which the housing project is located approves the project with or without modifications, and the Land Use Commission makes a determination on any boundary changes, under certain conditions; and WHEREAS, residential units at all price points are needed to solve the chronic housing shortage for residents; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-second Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2024, the House of Representatives concurring, that the ~~Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation~~ is urged to adopt administrative rules to create a process under section 201H-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for housing projects exclusively for sale or rent to qualified residents as defined in section 201H-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes, who are deemed to be moderate-income households; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this process is requested to be in addition to, and not in lieu of, current processes under the Hawaii Administrative Rules that require half of all units to be available for buyers whose income is at or below one hundred forty percent of ~~the~~ area median income; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Governor; Executive Director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Chairperson of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors; Chief Housing Officer; and Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Report Title: Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Administrative Rules; Exemption; Affordable Housing
	43	+	WHEREAS, the State is experiencing an unprecedented housing crisis; and WHEREAS, the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) is tasked with overseeing affordable housing projects in the State through the development and financing of low- and moderate-income housing projects and homeownership programs; and WHEREAS, pursuant to existing administrative rules, HHFDC requires certain housing projects to offer half of the available units to buyers whose income is at or below one hundred forty percent of the area median income; and WHEREAS, section 201H-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, authorizes certain exemptions from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules relating to planning, zoning, development and improvement of land, and construction standards for certain housing projects developed by HHFDC or with an eligible developer under a government assistance program, defined as any housing program qualified by HHFDC and administered or operated by HHFDC or the United States, or any of their political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities, corporate or otherwise; and WHEREAS, housing projects eligible for an exemption under section 201H-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, must meet the following criteria: (1) The housing project is consistent with the purpose and intent of chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and meets minimum requirements of health and safety; (2) The proposed housing project does not contravene health or safety standards or tariffs, rates, or fees established by the Public Utilities Commission or county boards of water supply; and (3) The legislative body of the county in which the housing project is located approves the project with or without modifications, and the Land Use Commission makes a determination on any boundary changes, under certain conditions; and WHEREAS, residential units at all price points are needed to solve the chronic housing shortage for residents; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-second Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2024, the House of Representatives concurring, that the HHFDC is urged to adopt administrative rules to create a process under section 201H-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for housing projects exclusively for sale or rent to qualified residents as defined in section 201H-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes, who are deemed to be moderate income households; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this process is requested to be in addition to, and not in lieu of, current processes under the Hawaii Administrative Rules that require half of all units to be available for buyers whose income is at or below one hundred forty percent of area median income; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Governor; Executive Director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Chairperson of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors; Chief Housing Officer; and Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. OFFERED BY: _____________________________ Report Title: Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Administrative Rules; Exemption; Affordable Housing
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45	45		WHEREAS, the State is experiencing an unprecedented housing crisis; and
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49	49		WHEREAS, the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) is tasked with overseeing affordable housing projects in the State through the development and financing of low- and moderate-income housing projects and homeownership programs; and
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53	53		WHEREAS, pursuant to existing administrative rules, HHFDC requires certain housing projects to offer half of the available units to buyers whose income is at or below one hundred forty percent of the area median income; and
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57	57		WHEREAS, section 201H-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, authorizes certain exemptions from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules relating to planning, zoning, development and improvement of land, and construction standards for certain housing projects developed by HHFDC or with an eligible developer under a government assistance program, defined as any housing program qualified by HHFDC and administered or operated by HHFDC or the United States, or any of their political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities, corporate or otherwise; and
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61	61		WHEREAS, housing projects eligible for an exemption under section 201H-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, must meet the following criteria:
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69	69		(2) The proposed housing project does not contravene health or safety standards or tariffs, rates, or fees established by the Public Utilities Commission or county boards of water supply; and
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73	73		(3) The legislative body of the county in which the housing project is located approves the project with or without modifications, and the Land Use Commission makes a determination on any boundary changes, under certain conditions; and
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77	77		WHEREAS, residential units at all price points are needed to solve the chronic housing shortage for residents; now, therefore,
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81		-	BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-second Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2024, the House of Representatives concurring, that the ~~Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation~~ is urged to adopt administrative rules to create a process under section 201H-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for housing projects exclusively for sale or rent to qualified residents as defined in section 201H-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes, who are deemed to be moderate-income households; and
	81	+	BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-second Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2024, the House of Representatives concurring, that the HHFDC is urged to adopt administrative rules to create a process under section 201H-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for housing projects exclusively for sale or rent to qualified residents as defined in section 201H-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes, who are deemed to be moderate income households; and
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85		-	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this process is requested to be in addition to, and not in lieu of, current processes under the Hawaii Administrative Rules that require half of all units to be available for buyers whose income is at or below one hundred forty percent of ~~the~~ area median income; and
	85	+	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this process is requested to be in addition to, and not in lieu of, current processes under the Hawaii Administrative Rules that require half of all units to be available for buyers whose income is at or below one hundred forty percent of area median income; and
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89	89		BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Governor; Executive Director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Chairperson of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors; Chief Housing Officer; and Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.
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