Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR165

Introduced
3/7/25  

Caption

Urging Kamehameha Schools / Bishop Estate To Prioritize Communication And Transparency With The Hawaii Kai Community Amid Lease Expirations Of Prominent Neighborhood Assets And Maintain The Status Quo In Future Land Use Decisions.

Impact

The resolution outlines key concerns regarding the future of community assets that are at risk due to lease expirations. For instance, it addresses the situation of local farmers whose leases in Kamilonui Valley will end in July 2025, and who are already facing financial challenges exacerbated by fines related to environmental compliance. Moreover, the potential loss of facilities like the Japan-America Institute of Management Science raises issues for local communities regarding access and regional aesthetics.

Summary

House Concurrent Resolution 165 (HCR165) urges Kamehameha Schools/Bishop Estate (KSBE) to enhance communication and transparency with the Hawaii Kai community, specifically concerning the impending expiration of several property leases. The resolution highlights the historical significance of Hawaii Kai as a well-planned community and emphasizes the importance of maintaining ongoing dialogue between KSBE and local residents. As KSBE holds a substantial amount of land in the region, the outcomes of these lease expirations have direct implications for the community's resources and landscape.

Conclusion

By passing HCR165, the legislature seeks to address these tensions by encouraging KSBE to prioritize transparency and inclusiveness in their communications with the Hawaii Kai community. The resolution signals a clear expectation for KSBE to take community concerns seriously and involves stakeholders in planning processes that directly affect their lives, helping to foster a more collaborative future.

Contention

A notable point of contention within HCR165 is the call for KSBE to maintain the status quo in future land use decisions, which seeks to minimize disruptions within the community. It reflects the community's desire for KSBE to consider local input and sentiments fully while planning any future developments. There seems to be a growing frustration among residents regarding the perceived lack of transparency from KSBE in their management decisions, leading to a sense of exclusion from crucial discussions that affect their neighborhood.

Companion Bills

HI HR160

Same As Urging Kamehameha Schools / Bishop Estate To Prioritize Communication And Transparency With The Hawaii Kai Community Amid Lease Expirations Of Prominent Neighborhood Assets And Maintain The Status Quo In Future Land Use Decisions.

Previously Filed As

HI HR207

Urging Kamehameha Schools To Extend The Leases Of The Hawaii Kai Farmers For At Least Five Years.

HI HR167

Urging Kamehameha Schools To Extend The Leases Of The Hawaii Kai Farmers.

HI HR169

Urging The University Of Hawaii To Convene A Congress On The Future Of The Hawaiian People.

HI SCR87

Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Adopt And Implement A Neighborhood Security Watch In Each Homestead Area.

HI SR73

Urging The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Adopt And Implement A Neighborhood Security Watch In Each Homestead Area.

HI HCR196

Urging The Hawaiian Homes Commission To Consult Beneficiaries Of The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act Regarding Alternative Waitlist And Award Prioritization Based On Lineal And Generational Descendancy For Hawaiian Home Lands Located In Hana, Maui.

HI SCR199

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

HI SR175

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

HI HCR70

Requesting Collaboration To Update Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Reflect All Factors That Shall Be Considered For The Environmental Impact Statement Process, And Requesting Public Forums To Be Held On The Future Use Of State Lands Currently Leased To The Military.

HI HCR130

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

Similar Bills

HI HR160

Urging Kamehameha Schools / Bishop Estate To Prioritize Communication And Transparency With The Hawaii Kai Community Amid Lease Expirations Of Prominent Neighborhood Assets And Maintain The Status Quo In Future Land Use Decisions.

HI HB135

Relating To Land.

HI HCR83

Urging The Department Of Planning And Permitting Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Immediately Address Outstanding Violations Relating To The Property Located At 54-406 Kamehameha Highway In Hauula And Designated As Tax Map Key 5-4-004:021.

HI HR74

Urging The Department Of Planning And Permitting Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Immediately Address Outstanding Violations Relating To The Property Located At 54-406 Kamehameha Highway In Hauula And Designated As Tax Map Key 5-4-004:021.

HI HR32

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.

HI HCR33

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.

HI SCR18

Requesting The Postmaster General Of The United States Postal Service To Build A New And Larger Pearl City Post Office At The United States Navy Property On The Pearl City Peninsula With A Larger Parking Lot For Employees And Customers.

HI SR14

Requesting The Postmaster General Of The United States Postal Service To Build A New And Larger Pearl City Post Office At The United States Navy Property On The Pearl City Peninsula With A Larger Parking Lot For Employees And Customers.