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HI HCR178

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/27/2015

Primary Sponsor

Romy Cachola

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Governor to develop a modernized Oahu Community Correctional Center near the Halawa Correctional Facility through a public-private partnership.
  • Cites the current facility, built in 1916, as outdated with 950 beds, overcrowding, poor security infrastructure, and a history of inmate escapes.
  • Proposes consolidating both facilities at Halawa to achieve operational efficiencies and avoid expensive upgrades to the aging Kalihi location.
  • Directs the Governor to issue a request for proposals for private construction of the facility on a turnkey basis.
  • Calls for redeveloping the current Kalihi site through private sector partnerships to generate revenue and create development opportunities for the community.

Legislative Description

Halawa Correctional Facility; Oahu Community Correctional Center; Consolidation; Redevelopment; Private-Public Partnership

Last Action

Received notice of Adoption in House (Hse. Com. No. 650).

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs4/16/2015
Public Safety3/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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