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Hawaii House Bill HR49

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR49

Introduced
3/5/25  

Caption

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu And Developers To Coordinate Their Infrastructure Plans And Collaborate With Stakeholders To Ensure Adequate Infrastructure Be In Place Prior To Building New Housing Developments.

Impact

The passage of H.R. 49 could have substantial implications for future housing developments in Honolulu. It emphasizes that development should not proceed without adequate infrastructure. Current trends show that developers are building new homes at a rapid pace, yet many projects lack sufficient planning to ensure that infrastructure will support this growth. By urging collaboration among developers, city officials, and other stakeholders, the resolution seeks to mitigate potential infrastructure deficits that could arise from disjointed planning.

Summary

H.R. 49 is a resolution from the Hawaii House of Representatives urging the City and County of Honolulu, along with developers, to coordinate their infrastructure plans and collaborate with key stakeholders. The bill addresses significant concerns about the state of Hawaii's infrastructure, which has received a D+ rating from the American Society of Civil Engineers. It highlights the urgent need to improve infrastructure before new housing developments are constructed. The resolution reflects a growing awareness that the state cannot effectively address its housing shortages without addressing existing infrastructure needs, which are estimated at around $1.1 billion in unfunded requirements.

Contention

One notable area of contention surrounding H.R. 49 may center on the challenges inherent in coordination between government agencies and private developers. Critics might argue that the resolution could slow down much-needed housing developments amid a significant housing shortage in the state. There is concern over whether enough urgency will be placed on infrastructure improvements, especially given the track record of the City and County of Honolulu in awarding development contracts prematurely. Balancing the immediate demand for housing with long-term sustainable urban planning will likely be a complex issue as discussions progress.

Companion Bills

HI HCR53

Same As Urging The City And County Of Honolulu And Developers To Coordinate Their Infrastructure Plans And Collaborate With Stakeholders To Ensure Adequate Infrastructure Be In Place Prior To Building New Housing Developments.

Previously Filed As

HI HR181

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With Stakeholders To Construct A Sidewalk For Pedestrian Safety While Traveling Between Iroquois Pointe And Ewa Beach.

HI HCR165

Urging The State Of Hawaii And City And County Of Honolulu To Collaborate In The Development Of A World-class, Comprehensive Sports Complex In West Oahu.

HI HR129

Requesting Increased Interagency Coordination And Collaboration Between County Law Enforcement Agencies, Social Service Providers, And Other Stakeholders To Assist And Divert More Individuals From The Criminal Justice System.

HI SCR64

Urging The State And Counties To Prioritize And Direct All Available Resources To Supporting Coordinated Interagency Collaboration And Public-private Partnerships Aimed At Addressing The Ongoing Fentanyl Epidemic.

HI SR52

Urging The State And Counties To Prioritize And Direct All Available Resources To Supporting Coordinated Interagency Collaboration And Public-private Partnerships Aimed At Addressing The Ongoing Fentanyl Epidemic.

HI HCR128

Requesting Increased Interagency Coordination And Collaboration Between County Law Enforcement Agencies, Social Service Providers, And Other Stakeholders To Assist And Divert More Individuals From The Criminal Justice System.

HI HR84

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Enact An Ordinance To Facilitate Community-initiated Development Projects.

HI HR6

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Police Substation In Mililani To Increase Police Presence In The Mililani Community.

HI HR77

Strongly Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Reconsider Using The Waipo Soccer Complex As Its Next Landfill Site.

HI SCR199

Urging The Federal, State, And County Governments To Collaborate With Community Leaders And Stakeholders To Support Neighborhood Security Watch Programs In Hawaii.

Similar Bills

HI HCR53

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu And Developers To Coordinate Their Infrastructure Plans And Collaborate With Stakeholders To Ensure Adequate Infrastructure Be In Place Prior To Building New Housing Developments.

HI HCR12

Urging The United States Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Federal Assistance For The City And County Of Honolulu's Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure Improvements.

HI HR12

Urging The United States Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Federal Assistance For The City And County Of Honolulu's Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure Improvements.

HI HR41

Requesting Utility Providers Serving Waianae To Publish A Publicly Available Report Evaluating The Current Capacity Of Utility Services, The Expected Lifespan Of Existing Infrastructure, And The Financial Implications Of Necessary Expansions.

HI SR80

Requesting The Department Of Transportation, Office Of Planning And Sustainable Development, And Department Of Environmental Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Jointly Evaluate Existing Infrastructure To Determine Current Sewer Capacities And Projected Future Capacity Needs For Development Along Transit-oriented Development Special Districts.

HI SR111

Requesting That The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Establish A Two-year Task Force To Address Key Findings Validated By The 2022 Resiliency Assessment Report Of The Hawaii Maritime Transportation Regional Resiliency Assessment Program Project And Plan Resiliency Enhancements.

HI HCR40

Requesting That The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Establish A Two-year Task Force To Address Key Findings Validated By The 2022 Resiliency Assessment Report Of The Hawaii Maritime Transportation Regional Resiliency Assessment Program Project And Plan Resiliency Enhancements.

HI HR44

Requesting That The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Establish A Two-year Task Force To Address Key Findings Validated By The 2022 Resiliency Assessment Report Of The Hawaii Maritime Transportation Regional Resiliency Assessment Program Project And Plan Resiliency Enhancements.