HI HR77

Urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources to allow counties to use vacant state lands for storing abandoned vehicles

Cites Honolulu's 2016 towing of approximately 1,600 abandoned vehicles and tow company complaints of overcrowded lots with no available storage space

Notes that abandoned vehicles create safety, environmental, and parking problems, including becoming sites for graffiti, vandalism, and homeless occupation

Identifies increased operating costs for towing companies due to rising industrial real estate values and lack of available storage lots, particularly for military-abandoned vehicles

Directs certified copies of the resolution be sent to the Board of Land and Natural Resources Chairperson and all county mayors