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HI HB1649

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2022

Primary Sponsor

Scott Saiki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires each state agency to submit annual reports to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) and Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) identifying vacant state land suitable for affordable housing construction within their jurisdiction.

  • Defines "vacant state land" as land that is zoned for residential or mixed-use development under county regulations and has access to infrastructure including roads, water, sewer, electrical, or drainage.

  • Requires HHFDC and DHHL to compile agency reports and submit annual reports to the legislature containing findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation at least 20 days before each regular legislative session.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Affordable Housing.

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McKelvey excused (1).

2/15/2022

Committee Referrals

Finance2/15/2022
Housing1/26/2022

Full Bill Text

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