HI HR161

Urges the Governor to consolidate the Oahu Community Correctional Center (built in 1916) within the Halawa Correctional Facility rather than rebuild at the current Kalihi location.

Cites operational concerns with the 16-acre, 950-bed Oahu Community Correctional Center including outdated security infrastructure, overcrowding, and multiple escapes.

Identifies the Kalihi site as inappropriate for a jail due to proximity to parks, schools, homes, and businesses, and notes it sits along the future Honolulu rail transit route.

Proposes redeveloping the current Kalihi site for economic activity, with revenues from sale or long-term lease offsetting consolidation costs and generating tax revenue for the state and city.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Public Safety, and the Kalihi-Palama Neighborhood Board chairperson.