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HI SB577
Bill
Status
1/20/2017
Primary Sponsor
William Espero
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AI Summary
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Exempts affordable housing projects developed in urban core areas by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation from environmental assessment and environmental impact statement requirements under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 343.
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Defines "urban core" as specific areas of Oahu including Kakaako, downtown Honolulu and the financial district, Kalihi, and Ala Moana.
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Defines "affordable housing" by reference to Section 201H-57 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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Rationale: Environmental reviews provide minimal additional safeguards in already-developed urban areas where impacts are inconsequential due to existing development and population density.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Relating To Affordable Housing.
Exemption
Last Action
The committee on HOU deferred the measure.
2/14/2017