Hawaii House Bill HCR33

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/3/25
• Refer: 3/14/25
• Report Pass: 3/27/25
• Engrossed: 3/27/25
• Refer: 3/28/25
• Report Pass: 4/14/25
• Passed: 4/15/25

Caption

Requesting The Postmaster General Of The United States Postal Service To Relocate The Pearl City Post Office To The United States Navy Property On The Pearl City Peninsula.

Impact

The resolution proposes to alleviate safety and congestion issues by moving the post office to a larger site, which would facilitate a more effective service delivery in light of the increase in package volume, especially due to online shopping trends. Furthermore, with anticipated future developments around the Honolulu rail system, the resolution seeks to proactively mitigate future congestion and service strain at the existing location. The relocation is expected to not only enhance postal services but also improve access and convenience for the community.

Summary

HCR33 is a House Concurrent Resolution aimed at requesting the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service to relocate the Pearl City Post Office to United States Navy property located on the Pearl City peninsula. The current site has experienced increasing traffic congestion and safety concerns, particularly at the entrance and exit of the post office, which is struggling to accommodate the growing demand for postal services in the area. The resolution highlights the transformation of the surrounding area due to local developments, affecting the post office’s capacity to handle postal operations effectively.

Contention

While the resolution seems straightforward in addressing local postal service issues, it could encounter contention from stakeholders including local businesses and residents who may be concerned about the new location's accessibility, potential changes in traffic patterns, or the integration of the post office site within future development plans in the Pearl City area. Furthermore, consideration of the implications of occupying Navy property might raise logistical or bureaucratic questions that could delay or complicate the proposed relocation.