Hawaii Senate Bill SCR6

Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/24/24
• Refer: 2/12/24
• Report Pass: 3/25/24
• Engrossed: 4/3/24
• Refer: 3/25/24
• Refer: 4/4/24
• Report Pass: 4/15/24
• Report Pass: 4/22/24
• Refer: 4/15/24
• Passed: 4/23/24

Caption

Approving The Dedication Of Kukuia Street, Lahaina, Hawaii, To The County Of Maui.

Impact

The consequent regulations arising from this resolution will facilitate the County of Maui's responsibility over the Kukuia Street segment. Since there are no immediate development plans for the roadway, the local government will assume control over maintenance and governance, without incurring significant costs related to land acquisition. This aligns with the broader aim of improving public roads and infrastructures across Maui, promoting localized management of essential services.

Summary

SCR6, or Senate Concurrent Resolution 6, seeks to approve the dedication of Kukuia Street, located in Lahaina, Hawaii, to the County of Maui. The resolution is necessitated by section 171-64.7 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, which requires legislative approval for the sale or transfer of certain state lands. This specific transfer involves a 1.962-acre parcel identified as a roadway and carries a nominal appraised value of one dollar, highlighting its potential low-cost transfer to local governance for municipal management.

Sentiment

General sentiment towards SCR6 appears to be positive, as it enhances the County's jurisdiction over local roadways and aligns with public interest in improving community infrastructures. The lack of development plans for the roadway indicated that local concerns primarily center on road maintenance rather than controversial developments, which suggests that the resolution has been met with relative ease among stakeholders.

Contention

During the public informational briefing held prior to the resolution, most comments did not oppose the Kukuia Street dedication itself, but expressed concerns regarding other proposed developments, notably the Fleming Road Extension. This indicates a level of contention in broader discussions surrounding land use in Lahaina but does not directly impact the approval of SCR6 itself, reinforcing its acceptance by both the legislative body and the public.