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SCR 190

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COMPLETE THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WAIANAE POLICE STATION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brenton Awa and 1 co-sponsor

SCR 190 urges Honolulu to finish Waianae Police Station construction and complete infrastructure so the substation becomes fully operational, improving West Oahu crime response.

Referred to EIG/PSM.
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Bill Summary · SCR 190

Summary of SCR 190 (Waianae Police Station)

Overview

SCR 190 is a concurrent resolution urging the City and County of Honolulu to complete the construction of the Waianae Police Station. It expresses support for finishing infrastructure and operations so the substation can function effectively to address crime in West Oahu. The resolution is non-binding and serves as a formal statement of legislative intent and recommendation to local government leaders.

  • Bill Type: Concurrent resolution
  • Bill Number: SCR 190
  • Status: Referred to EIG/PSM
  • Introduced: March 7, 2025
  • Sponsors: DECORTE (primary), AWA (primary)
  • Related Bill: SR 171 (companion)

Purpose and Intent

The resolution notes the Waianae Police Station opened on May 20, 2016, with substantial investment but remaining infrastructure gaps prevent full functionality. SCR 190 urges the City and County of Honolulu to complete construction so the substation can be fully operational and better serve West Oahu, particularly in light of recent crime trends.

Background and Context

  • The substation was supported by over $16 million in initial funding.
    • Facilities include: 16 holding cells, more than 60 parking stalls, a 90-foot radio tower, and a full-service receiving desk.
  • Despite the existing structure, critical infrastructure remains unfinished, and the substation has been underutilized for about a decade.
  • Crime concerns in West Oahu have risen, with notable increases in homicides in 2023–2024. Through October 2024, more than half of Oahu’s homicides occurred in HPD District Eight (which encompasses West Oahu).
  • In response, local leaders (the Mayor and HPD Chief) pledged additional law enforcement resources to West Oahu.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Impact

  • Main Provision: The Legislature urges the City and County of Honolulu to complete the construction of the Waianae Police Station, including installing the necessary infrastructure to render the substation fully operational.
  • Operational Implication: The resolution signals legislative support for expediting capital improvements and resource allocation to finish the project, which could influence city planning, budgeting, and prioritization.
  • Non-binding Nature: As a concurrent resolution, SCR 190 does not authorize spending or create enforceable requirements on local government beyond expressing legislative intent and calling for action.

Affected Parties

  • Primary Beneficiary: Residents and law enforcement in West Oahu (Waianae and surrounding areas) who would gain a fully functional police substation.
  • Local Government Bodies: City and County of Honolulu (Mayor, Managing Director, HPD Chief) are the intended recipients for awareness and potential action.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: March 7, 2025
  • Referred To: EIG/PSM (Economic/Intergovernmental and Public Safety-related committees)
  • Status as of Intro/Referral: Awaiting committee consideration
  • Next Steps: Committee discussion and potential passage in both chambers; if enacted, copies would be transmitted to the Mayor, Managing Director, and HPD Chief.

Related Legislation

  • Companion bill in the Senate: SR 171

This SCR 190 summary provides the essential elements: purpose, context, concrete figures tied to the Waianae Police Station project, who is affected, and the bill’s procedural posture.

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

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