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HCR 15

URGING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO ESTABLISH A NEW SATELLITE CITY HALL OFFICE IN MILILANI TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT SERVICES.

2024 Regular Session Introduced by Lauren Matsumoto

HCR 15 urges Honolulu to establish a Satellite City Hall in Mililani, enhancing residents' access to essential government services like licensing and permits.

Re-Referred to GVO.
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Bill Summary · HCR 15

Summary of HCR 15: Urging the Establishment of a Satellite City Hall Office in Mililani

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: HCR 15
  • Title: Urging the City and County of Honolulu to Establish a New Satellite City Hall Office in Mililani to Improve Access to Government Services
  • Status: Re-Referred to GVO (Government Operations)
  • Introduced: February 18, 2025
  • Classification: Concurrent Resolution
  • Subject: Mililani, Satellite City Hall

Purpose and Intent

HCR 15 aims to enhance access to government services for residents of Mililani by urging the City and County of Honolulu to establish a new Satellite City Hall office in the area. The resolution recognizes the growing population and the need for more accessible government services to meet the demands of the community.

Key Provisions

  • Establishment of Satellite City Hall: The resolution calls for the creation of a new Satellite City Hall office specifically located in Mililani.
  • Improved Access: The intent is to provide residents with easier access to various government services, which may include but are not limited to:
    • Licensing and registration
    • Permits and applications
    • Public records access

Impact

  • Affected Population: The primary beneficiaries of this resolution would be the residents of Mililani, who currently may face challenges in accessing government services due to distance or travel constraints.
  • Government Operations: The establishment of a new office may require adjustments in staffing and resource allocation within the City and County of Honolulu's government operations.

Legislative Timeline

  • February 9, 2024: Bill offered.
  • March 8, 2024: Referred to the Legislative Government Operations (LGO) committee.
  • March 21, 2024: LGO committee recommended that the measure be passed unamended.
  • March 28, 2024: Adopted by the Senate with no votes against and some excused.
  • April 1, 2024: Received from the House.
  • April 3, 2024: Referred to PSM/GVO.
  • April 9, 2024: Re-Referred to GVO.
  • March 14, 2025: Referred to WAL (Water and Land).

Related Bills

  • HR 15: Companion bill in the House.
  • HR 5: Another companion bill in the House.

Conclusion

HCR 15 seeks to address the needs of Mililani residents by advocating for the establishment of a Satellite City Hall office, thereby improving access to essential government services. The resolution reflects a proactive approach to community engagement and service delivery by local government.

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

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