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HI HB928

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts affordable housing projects developed by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation within urban cores from environmental assessment and environmental impact statement requirements under chapter 343.

  • Defines "urban core" as land within an urban district, meeting applicable county zoning codes, and under the regulatory authority of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.

  • Defines "affordable housing" by reference to section 201H-57 of Hawaii Revised Statutes.

  • Maintains existing exemptions for infrastructure projects within public rights-of-way that require permits but no discretionary consent.

  • Takes effect on a date to be determined by the legislature.

Legislative Description

Relating To Affordable Housing.

Exemption

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EEP/WAL with Representative(s) Lowen, Thielen voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) DeCoite, Tokioka excused (2).

2/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection2/17/2017
Housing1/27/2017

Full Bill Text

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