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HI HCR126

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Troy Hashimoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges all state and county agencies to follow Chapter 201H, HRS and Section 201H-38, HRS without imposing additional restrictions and processes for affordable housing development.

  • Affirms that qualifying affordable housing projects under Chapter 201H should be exempt from all statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules relating to planning, zoning, construction standards, and land development.

  • Notes Hawaii needs approximately 50,000 additional housing units between 2020 and 2025, with median single-family home prices on Oahu reaching $1,050,000 as of January 2022.

  • Cites that approximately 14,500 Hawaii residents left the state from July 2020 to July 2021, with younger and more educated residents disproportionately leaving due to high cost of living including housing costs.

  • Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Hawaii Public Housing Authority, all county mayors and councils, and county housing agencies.

Legislative Description

Urging All State And County Agencies To Follow The True Intent Of Chapter 201h, Hawaii Revised Statutes, And The Express Provisions Of Section 201h-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes, Rather Than Impose Additional Restrictions And Processes, To Address The Shortage Of Affordable Housing In Hawaii.

Affordable Housing

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/26/2022

Committee Referrals

Housing4/1/2022
Housing3/14/2022

Full Bill Text

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