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HCR 14

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO TRANSFER ITS AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT A MAKAKILO DRIVE EXTENSION TO THE STATE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kanani Souza

Hawaii requests Honolulu transfer Makakilo Drive extension construction authority to the state, shifting funding and management responsibility from city to state level.

Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 22
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Bill Summary · HCR 14

Legislative bill overview

HCR 14 is a concurrent resolution requesting that the City and County of Honolulu transfer its authority and responsibility for constructing a Makakilo Drive extension to the State of Hawaii. The bill does not mandate the transfer but formally requests the city to cede this infrastructure project to state control. This is currently in early legislative review, having been referred to the Transportation (TRN) and Finance (FIN) committees.

Why is this important

Infrastructure project authority affects funding sources, construction timelines, and long-term maintenance responsibility. The shift from local to state control could impact how Makakilo residents and commuters access the area, potentially influence regional development patterns, and determine which government entity bears the financial burden. This type of authority transfer has implications for local autonomy and state resource allocation across Oahu.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding responsibility: Whether the state has adequate resources and willingness to fund and maintain the extension versus current city obligations
  • Local control and autonomy: Whether Honolulu should retain authority over local infrastructure development and planning decisions within its jurisdiction
  • Project prioritization: Whether state transportation priorities align with Makakilo community needs, or if state assumption means the project faces delays competing against statewide initiatives

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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