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SCR 110

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, IN COORDINATION WITH THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING STATE-OWNED OR STATE-CONTROLLED WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS FACILITIES NEAR PORTS, HARBORS, AND AIRPORTS TO REDUCE MATERIAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLICLY FINANCED HOUSING PROJECTS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 4 co-sponsors

Hawaii requests study of state warehouse facilities near transportation hubs to reduce material costs for publicly funded housing projects.

Resolution adopted in final form.
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Bill Summary · SCR 110

Legislative bill overview

SCR 110 requests Hawaii's Department of Transportation and Housing Finance and Development Corporation to jointly study the feasibility of creating state-owned or state-controlled warehouse and logistics facilities near major transportation hubs (ports, harbors, airports). The goal is to reduce material costs for publicly financed housing projects by potentially controlling supply chain logistics.

Why is this important

Hawaii faces severe affordable housing shortages and high construction costs driven partly by expensive imported materials and logistics fees. If feasible, state-controlled logistics facilities could lower material procurement costs for public housing development, making more affordable units financially viable. This addresses both housing affordability and could improve overall project economics for state-funded initiatives.

Potential points of contention

  • Private sector competition and market distortion: State-owned facilities could compete with or undercut private logistics operators, raising concerns about fair market competition and potential legal challenges from private industry
  • Capital and operational costs: Establishing and maintaining warehousing infrastructure requires substantial upfront investment and ongoing expenses; the bill doesn't guarantee cost savings will exceed these government expenditures
  • Limited scope applicability: Benefits may only accrue to publicly financed housing projects, leaving private developers and the broader construction industry unable to access cost reductions, raising equity questions about government subsidy targeting

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

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