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HI HB928
Bill
Status
1/25/2017
Primary Sponsor
John Mizuno
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Defines "affordable housing" by reference to section 201H-57 of Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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Maintains existing exemptions for infrastructure projects within public rights-of-way that require permits but no discretionary consent.
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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