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HCR 60

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IN COORDINATION WITH APPROPRIATE STATE AND COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OR AGENCIES, TO DEVELOP METHODS TO ESTIMATE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH DELAYS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kyle Yamashita

Hawaii legislature requests state agencies develop methods to measure costs from development project delays to inform future policy decisions.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 514).
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Bill Summary · HCR 60

Legislative bill overview

HCR 60 requests Hawaii's Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to work with state and county agencies to develop methods for estimating the costs that result from delays in public and private development projects. This is a resolution calling for study and methodology development rather than direct legislative action or funding allocation.

Why is this important

Development delays in Hawaii—whether from permitting, environmental review, or infrastructure constraints—can significantly increase project costs, potentially affecting housing affordability, economic competitiveness, and infrastructure investment. Understanding and quantifying these delay costs could inform future policy decisions about streamlining approval processes and identifying systemic bottlenecks.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The resolution doesn't specify which types of delays to prioritize (environmental review, permitting, infrastructure) or whether all projects are included, potentially leading to an unfocused study
  • Industry bias concerns: Development interests may view delay-cost analysis as a tool to pressure regulators into faster approvals, while environmental and community advocates may see it as undermining due process and public input periods
  • Implementation responsibility: No budget, timeline, or specific methodology is mandated, leaving the actual scope and rigor of the analysis entirely to agency discretion

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

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