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SCR 68

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 HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PORTIONS OF THE PROJECT.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 1 co-sponsor

Resolution urges state to transfer East Kapolei land parcels to housing authority for mixed-use transit development combining affordable housing with community amenities.

Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1). Transmitted to House.
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Bill Summary · SCR 68

Legislative bill overview

SCR 68 is a resolution urging Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer parcels designated for the East Kapolei Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC). It further urges HHFDC to partner with the Hawaii Community Development Authority to develop the non-housing community portions of the project, such as commercial, retail, and public amenities.

Why is this important

Hawaii faces acute housing shortages and affordability crises, making transit-oriented development projects critical for increasing housing supply while reducing car dependency. The East Kapolei project represents a significant opportunity to develop mixed-use, walkable communities near public transportation, potentially addressing both housing needs and economic development in the region. Successfully coordinating between state agencies and ensuring proper land transfer is essential for the project's viability and timeline.

Potential points of contention

  • Land transfer authority and timeline: Questions about whether DLNR has clear legal authority to transfer these parcels and whether the transfer process may delay project implementation or create complications with existing agreements
  • Funding and financial viability: Concerns about whether HHFDC and HCDA have sufficient resources and funding mechanisms to complete both housing and non-housing community development components as envisioned
  • Agency coordination complexity: Risk that requiring partnership between multiple state agencies (DLNR, HHFDC, HCDA) could create bureaucratic bottlenecks, unclear accountability, or competing priorities rather than accelerating development

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

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