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HCR 65

REQUESTING THE LAND USE COMMISSION TO COORDINATE WITH COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSIONS AND COUNTY COUNCILS TO CONDUCT CONCURRENT REVIEWS OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS, AND ZONING AMENDMENTS WHEN RECLASSIFYING LAND.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 8 co-sponsors

HCR 65 streamlines land use planning in Hawaii by requiring the Land Use Commission to coordinate concurrent reviews of zoning and boundary amendments, speeding up approvals.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 516).
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Bill Summary · HCR 65

Summary of HCR 65

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: HCR 65
  • Title: Requesting the Land Use Commission to Coordinate with County Planning Commissions and County Councils to Conduct Concurrent Reviews of General Plan Amendments, District Boundary Amendments, and Zoning Amendments When Reclassifying Land.
  • Status: Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 516).
  • Introduced: March 06, 2025
  • Classification: Concurrent Resolution
  • Subject: Counties, Land Use, Land Use Commission, Reclassification, Review

Purpose and Intent

HCR 65 aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of land use planning in Hawaii by requesting the Land Use Commission (LUC) to work collaboratively with county planning commissions and councils. The goal is to conduct concurrent reviews of various amendments related to land reclassification, which includes:
- General Plan Amendments
- District Boundary Amendments
- Zoning Amendments

This resolution seeks to streamline the review process, reduce delays, and improve coordination among different governmental entities involved in land use decisions.

Key Provisions

  • Coordination Requirement: The LUC is tasked with coordinating reviews of land use amendments with county planning commissions and councils.
  • Concurrent Reviews: The resolution emphasizes the need for simultaneous evaluations of general plan, district boundary, and zoning amendments to facilitate a more integrated approach to land use planning.
  • Focus on Efficiency: By aligning the review processes, the resolution aims to minimize bureaucratic hurdles and expedite decision-making related to land reclassification.

Impact

  • Affected Entities: The resolution primarily impacts the Land Use Commission, county planning commissions, and county councils. It also affects developers and stakeholders involved in land use and zoning changes.
  • Potential Benefits: Improved coordination may lead to faster approvals for land use changes, benefiting economic development and community planning efforts.

Legislative Actions and Timeline

  • March 06, 2025: Bill offered.
  • March 07, 2025: Referred to the committees on WAL (Water and Land) and FIN (Finance).
  • March 20, 2025: Scheduled for a hearing by WAL.
  • March 25, 2025: WAL committee recommended the measure be passed, unamended.
  • March 28, 2025: Report adopted and referred to FIN.
  • April 03, 2025: Adopted with no votes against; some representatives excused.
  • April 04, 2025: Received from the House and referred to WTL/EIG (Water and Land/Energy and Environmental Protection).

Related Bills

  • HR 59: Companion bill related to HCR 65.

This resolution represents a proactive step toward improving land use governance in Hawaii, aiming for a more cohesive and efficient approach to managing land resources.

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

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