Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR123

Introduced

3/7/25

Refer

3/12/25

Refer

3/13/25

Report Pass

4/1/25

Passed

4/2/25

Caption

Requesting The County Of Maui To Fulfill Its Agreement With The State And Resolve Longstanding Jurisdictional Ambiguities By Completing The Transfer Of The Hui Roads, Including Hui Road F, From The Judiciary.

Impact

The resolution highlights significant consequences stemming from the jurisdictional confusion and lack of maintenance for the Hui Roads, which residents in these areas have reported as posing safety hazards. The deteriorating condition of these roads affects emergency response capabilities and the overall quality of life for local residents. By clarifying ownership and responsibility, the resolution aims to ensure that these roads receive the necessary attention and repairs, thus improving safety and accessibility for both residents and visitors.

Summary

Senate Resolution 123 (SR123) is a legislative measure from the State of Hawaii's Thirty-third Legislature in 2025. The resolution requests the County of Maui to fulfill its previous agreement with the State regarding the transfer of ownership and jurisdiction of certain roads, specifically the Hui Roads, from the Judiciary to the County. This issue has been a longstanding source of jurisdictional ambiguity as it pertains to the maintenance and responsibility for these roads, which includes the particularly notable Hui Road F in West Maui.

Contention

While the resolution is generally framed as a request for action to rectify past agreements, it indicates a broader issue of local governance and infrastructure management. The County of Maui has acknowledged the need to accept and maintain these roads but has not yet assumed the responsibility. The resolution calls for immediate action to allocate resources for repairs, highlighting the urgency of the situation. There could be contention around the allocation of county resources or differing priorities among local governance concerning infrastructure projects.

Latest HI SR123 Activity

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Companion Bills

HI SCR153

Same As Requesting The County Of Maui To Fulfill Its Agreement With The State And Resolve Longstanding Jurisdictional Ambiguities By Completing The Transfer Of The Hui Roads, Including Hui Road F, From The Judiciary.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR154

Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Identifying And Facilitating The Repair And Transfer Of Private Or Disputed Roads.

HI HR133

Requesting The Department Of Transportation To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Identifying And Facilitating The Repair And Transfer Of Private Or Disputed Roads.

HI SR107

Requesting State And County Agencies To Notify Animal Welfare Organizations Of Deceased Cats And Dogs That Are Picked Up Along State And County Roadways.

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 HCR104

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And City And County Of Honolulu To Independently Identify The Roads, Monuments, Landmarks, And Public Parks Within Their Respective Jurisdictions That Use The Name "diamond Head" And Identify The Process For Renaming These Roads, Monuments, Landmarks, And Public Parks From "diamond Head" To "lahi".

HI HR110

HI HCR48

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, And County Of Kauai Pass Ordinances Similar To The County Of Hawaii's Bill 82 (2023-2024) Relating To Improving Private Roads.

HI HR37

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu, County Of Maui, And County Of Kauai Pass Ordinances Similar To The County Of Hawaii's Bill 82 (2023-2024) Relating To Improving Private Roads.

HI SR192

Requesting The Department Of Land And Natural Resources To Collaborate With Federal, State, And County Governments; Landowners; And Stakeholders To Protect, Restore, And Manage The West Maui Wetlands And Wetlands Statewide.

HI SCR125