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SCR 90

REQUESTING THE PLANNING OR PLANNING AND PERMITTING DEPARTMENT OF EACH COUNTY TO ESTABLISH KUPUNA-FRIENDLY BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING ACCESSIBILITY AND PRIVATE BUSINESSES OPERATING HOURS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Troy Hashimoto and 2 co-sponsors

Counties should adopt kupuna-friendly permit standards that require extended or designated hours for older adults and increased parking spaces for kupuna.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 865).
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Bill Summary · SCR 90

Summary of SCR 90 (2026) – Hawaii

A concurrent resolution requesting county planning departments to establish kupuna-friendly building permit requirements focusing on parking accessibility and private business operating hours.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • Recognizes parking and access barriers as critical for kupuna (older adults) and people with disabilities.
  • Cites issues with insufficient accessible/van-accessible parking and the impact on participation in community life, services, employment, commerce, and civic activities.
  • Highlights the importance of adaptable business hours (especially during COVID-19) to increase kupuna access to goods and services.
  • The resolution asks each county to establish kupuna-friendly planning/permitting standards to plan for Hawaii’s aging population.

2) Key Provisions (Requested Actions)

The resolution directs the planning department of each Hawaii county to adopt kupuna-friendly building permit requirements that include:
- Private businesses and malls to accommodate special hours for kupuna to enter (i.e., extended or designated hours for kupuna access).
- Increase the minimum number of parking spaces designated for kupuna (both non-disabled and disabled kupuna), aiming to expand availability and accessibility.

3) Affected Entities and Stakeholders

  • Local governments: County planning departments (each county’s planning department is urged to establish and enforce kupuna-friendly permit requirements).
  • Private sector: Private businesses and malls operating within the counties would be affected by new requirements for operating hours and parking allocations.
  • Kupuna and people with mobility disabilities: Primary beneficiaries due to improved access to parking and shopping/activities.
  • County leadership: Mayors, county councils, and planning directors are the official recipients of the resolution’s request.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: The measure is a concurrent resolution (SCR), which expresses the sense and request of both chambers (Senate and House) rather than enacting law.
  • Process: The resolution is transmitted to each county’s leadership (Mayor, County Council members, and Planning Director) for consideration and potential action.
  • History noted: Passed out of several committees in both houses with recommendations to adopt or PASSED UNAMENDED during the 2026 session; resolution moved through House and Senate committees, culminating in adoption and transmission.
  • Effective date: Not a law; there is no regulatory or statutory timeline within the text. It serves as a formal request to counties to develop and implement compatible planning/permitting guidance.

5) Notable Details

  • Emphasizes accessibility and safety concerns (parking availability, safety risks like falls).
  • Highlights lessons from COVID-19 related adjustments to operating hours as a model for kupuna access.
  • Co-sponsors include lawmakers listed in the bill: Troy Hashimoto, Joy San Buenaventura, and Angus McKelvey.

6) Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Administrative: Counties would need to assess and potentially revise zoning/permit processes and parking planning standards to create kupuna-friendly requirements.
  • Economic: Private businesses may incur costs or modifications to parking plans and operating hours; potential longer-term benefits through increased kupuna access to goods/services.
  • Equity: Aims to advance independent participation of kupuna in daily life and reduce barriers related to parking and hours of operation.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to a specific county’s planning framework or provide a docket-style briefing for policymakers.

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

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