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HCR 85

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO TRANSFER PARCELS THAT MAKE UP THE EAST KAPOLEI TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND URGING THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PARTNER WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PORTIONS OF THE PROJECT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 6 co-sponsors

Transfer DLNR parcels for East Kapolei TOD to HHFDC, with HHFDC partnering with DHHL and HCDA to lead housing and non-housing development and share project revenue with DLNR.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 551).
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Bill Summary · HCR 85

Summary of Bill HCR 85 (2026) – Hawaii

A concurrent resolution urging interagency collaboration to advance an East Kapolei Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project, including the transfer of certain parcels from the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC), and directing HHFDC to partner with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) and the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to develop non-housing community components.

1) Purpose and intent

  • The resolution urges state agencies to facilitate development of the East Kapolei TOD Project by transferring DLNR parcels that comprise the project to HHFDC.
  • It recommends HHFDC partner with DHHL and HCDA to advance non-housing community development work (planning, infrastructure, and related activities) across the entire Project area.
  • It also requests HHFDC to share revenue generated from the Project with DLNR.
  • The resolution highlights that coordinated interagency action can leverage HHFDC’s housing expertise and existing TOD collaboration with HCDA, DHHL, and the University of Hawaii – West Oahu, to advance a mixed-use TOD that includes housing and non-housing components.

2) Key provisions and changes proposed

  • Transfer of DLNR parcels:
    • Parcels comprising the East Kapolei TOD Project would be transferred from DLNR to HHFDC.
    • Specific DLNR parcel references include tax map keys identified in the bill (e.g., 9-1-016:008, 9-1-018:008, 9-1-018:014, 9-1-017:097), with the Keoneae Station Area set to potentially expand via additional parcels (TMK 9-1-017:193 and 9-1-017:163 in the project scope).
  • Revenue sharing:
    • HHFDC is urged to share revenue generated from the Project with DLNR.
  • Collaborative governance and development partnerships:
    • HHFDC to partner with:
    • DHHL (Department of Hawaiian Home Lands)
    • HCDA (Hawaii Community Development Authority)
    • Objective: facilitate non-housing community development, lead planning, and oversee infrastructure construction across the entire project area.
  • Focus on non-housing components:
    • In addition to housing (including approximately 1,000 affordable rental units referenced in the plan), the project envisions facilities for commercial, retail, hotel, medical, light industrial, and business park uses, plus a park-and-ride facility for the Keoneae rail station. The resolution emphasizes advancing non-housing components in coordination with the housing development.

3) Who or what would be affected

  • State agencies:
    • DLNR: potential transfer of parcels and revenue-sharing role.
    • HHFDC: elevated role in project management, financing, and procurement for the TOD.
    • HCDA: continued partnership in infrastructure planning and development.
    • DHHL: potential involvement and planning input for housing and associated benefits.
  • Project area and beneficiaries:
    • East Kapolei TOD Project area, including Keoneae Station Area, Kualakai Parkway West, and Kualakai Parkway East sites.
    • Approximately 1,000 affordable rental housing units and associated non-housing infrastructure and facilities.
    • Local residents, workers, and businesses benefiting from improved transit-oriented infrastructure, housing affordability, and mixed-use development.
  • Revenue implications:
    • Potential revenue flows to DLNR from the Project as HHFDC-led development proceeds.

4) Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative status:
    • User-facing action: concurrent resolution, not a binding statute; serves to express legislative support and policy direction.
  • Committee history:
    • Referred to committees in the Hawaii House (WLA/HOU) with recommendations and amendments reflected in committee reports.
    • Process includes passage through House committees (WAL, HSG) and Senate concurrence as the measure progresses.
  • Timing:
    • Background plan references: East Kapolei TOD planning activity dating from 2020 onward, including environmental scoping in 2022 and a draft Environmental Impact Statement published July 23, 2025.
    • The resolution reflects ongoing consideration during the 2026 Regular Session.

5) Notable context

  • The bill references prior statewide TOD coordination efforts, including the Pohukaina Commons transfer from DLNR to HHFDC under Executive Order 4533, illustrating a precedent for agency realignment to streamline housing and development projects.
  • The resolution aligns with a broader strategy to consolidate housing development expertise within HHFDC while leveraging HCDA and DHHL partnerships to expand non-housing community development and infrastructure in TOD areas.

If you’d like, I can provide a plain-language explainer of the East Kapolei TOD Project itself or map the specific parcels mentioned.

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

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