S.B. 2658 Summary

• Creates a state housing coordinator position appointed by the governor and administratively attached to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, exempt from civil service requirements.

• Establishes a housing opportunity working group comprising state agency representatives that meets monthly to coordinate resources and maximize efficiency in housing development, with annual reporting requirements to the governor and legislature.

• Assigns the housing coordinator responsibilities including analyzing housing solutions, identifying regulatory barriers, reviewing tax and land use policies, facilitating the development process, and collaborating with state and county agencies on strategies to increase housing supply at all price points.

• Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal year 2020-2021 to establish one permanent full-time housing coordinator position.

• Effective date July 1, 2050.