H.B. 1861 Summary

• Allows any person adversely affected by Hawaii Community Development Authority actions to file a petition for contested case hearing under Chapter 91 procedures.

• Requires the authority to adopt and amend community development plans only as authorized by the legislature, removing previous discretion to amend as necessary.

• Mandates enhanced public notice and engagement procedures including posting detailed project plans on the authority's website, mailing documents to affected property owners and residents, and notifying all state legislators and city/county council members of new development proposals.

• Requires separate public hearings for decision-making on rule amendments and development proposals, with at least 5 business days' notice and opportunity for additional public testimony before authority decisions.

• Establishes specific development standards for Kakaako district including maximum 3.5 floor area ratio, maximum 400-foot building heights, infrastructure capacity studies, and impact fees on developers.