HB 1093: HPHA; Housing Development; Bonds; Trustees; Housing Projects; Definition
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-23
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-05-27: Act 089, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authorityꞌs powers relating to housing projects. (CD1)
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authorityꞌs powers relating to housing projects. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authorityꞌs powers relating to housing projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authorityꞌs powers relating to housing projects.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
""Housing" or "housing project" means any home, house, residence, building, apartment, living quarters, abode, domicile, or dwelling unit that is designed principally for the purposes of sheltering people."
SECTION 2. Section 356D-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending subsection (a) to read:
"(a) The authority may acquire any real or personal
property or interest therein by
purchase, exchange, gift, grant, lease, or other means from any person or
government to provide [public] housing.
Exchange of real property shall be in accordance with section
171-50."
2. By amending subsection (c) to read:
"(c) The authority may lease or rent all or a portion of
any [public] housing project
and establish and revise the rents or charges therefor. The authority may sell, exchange, transfer,
assign, or pledge any property, real or personal, or any interest therein to
any person or government."
SECTION 3. Section 356D-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§356D-10[]] Agents, including corporations. The authority may exercise any or all of the
powers conferred upon it, either generally or with respect to any specific [public]
housing project through an agent that it may designate, including any
corporation that is formed under the laws of this State, and for those purposes
the authority may cause one or more corporations to be formed under the laws of
this State or may acquire the capital stock of any corporation. Any for profit corporate agent, all of
the stock of which shall be owned by the authority or its nominee, may to the
extent permitted by law, exercise any of the powers conferred upon the
authority in this chapter."
SECTION 4. Section 356D-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§356D-11 Development of property. (a) The authority, in its own behalf or on behalf of any government, may:
(1) Clear, improve, and rehabilitate property; and
(2) Plan, develop, construct, and finance housing projects.
(b) The authority may develop public land in an agricultural district subject to the prior approval of the land use commission when developing lands greater than five acres in size. The authority shall not develop state monuments, historical sites, or parks. When the authority proposes to develop public land, it shall file with the department of land and natural resources a petition setting forth that purpose. The petition shall be conclusive proof that the intended use is a public use superior to that to which the land had been appropriated.
(c) The authority may develop or assist in the development of federal lands with the approval of appropriate federal authorities.
(d) The authority shall not develop any public land where the development may endanger the receipt of any federal grant, impair the eligibility of any government agency for a federal grant, prevent the participation of the federal government in any government program, or impair any covenant between the government and the holder of any bond issued by the government.
(e) The authority may contract or sponsor with any county, housing authority, or person, subject to the availability of funds, housing projects designed to meet the needs of elders, disabled, displaced or homeless persons, low- and moderate‑ income persons, government employees, teachers, or university and college students and faculty.
(f) The authority may enter into contracts with eligible developers to develop housing projects in exchange for mixed use development rights. Eligibility of a developer for an exchange pursuant to this subsection shall be determined pursuant to rules adopted by the authority in accordance with chapter 91.
As used in this subsection, "mixed use development rights" means the right to develop a portion of a housing project for commercial use.
(g) The authority may develop, with an eligible developer, or may assist under a government assistance program in the development of, housing projects. The land planning activities of the authority shall be coordinated with the county planning departments and the county land use plans, policies, and ordinances.
Any person, if qualified, may act simultaneously as developer and contractor.
In selecting eligible developers or in contracting any services or materials for the purposes of this subsection, the authority shall be subject to all federal procurement laws and regulations.
For the purposes of this subsection, "government assistance program" means a housing program qualified by the authority and administered or operated by the authority or the United States or any of their political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities, corporate or otherwise.
(h) In connection with the development of any housing dwelling units under this chapter, the authority may also develop commercial properties and industrial properties and sell or lease other properties if it determines that the uses will be an integral part of the housing development or a benefit to the community in which the properties are situated. The authority may designate any portions of the housing development for commercial, industrial, or other use and shall have all the powers granted under this chapter with respect thereto. The authority may use any funding authorized under this chapter to implement this subsection.
The net proceeds of all sales or leases, less costs to the authority, shall be deposited in the public housing special fund established by section 356D-28.
[(i) For purposes of this section, "housing"
or "housing project" means any home, house, residence, building,
apartment, living quarters, abode, domicile, or dwelling unit that is designed
principally for the purposes of sheltering people.]"
SECTION 5. Section 356D-11.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§356D-11.2[]] Ceded lands; vacancy; development. [(a)] No housing projects developed or constructed
pursuant to this part shall be developed or constructed on ceded land that is
vacant on or after January 1, 2022.
[(b)
For the purposes of this section, "housing project" shall have
the same meaning as that term is defined in section 356D—11.]"
SECTION 6. Section 356D—12, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§356D-12 Development of property; additional powers. [(a)] Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary,
whenever the bids submitted for the development or rehabilitation of any
housing project authorized pursuant to this chapter exceed the amount of funds
available for that project, the authority, with the approval of the governor,
may disregard the bids and enter into an agreement to carry out the project,
undertake the project, or participate in the project under the agreement; provided
that:
(1) The total cost of the agreement and the authorityꞌs participation, if any, shall not exceed the amount of funds available for the project; and
(2) If the agreement is with a nonbidder, the scope of the project under agreement shall remain the same as that for which bids were originally requested.
[(b)
For purposes of this section, "housing project" shall have the
same meaning as that term is defined in scction 356D‑11.]"
SECTION 7. Section 356D—12.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§356D-12.5 Development of property; partnership or development agreement. (a) Any housing project may be developed under sections 356D-l1 and 356D-12 by the authority in partnership or under a development agreement with a private party; provided that a written partnership or development agreement is executed by the authority. At a minimum, the partnership or development agreement shall provide for:
(1) A determination by the authority that the partnership or development agreement is for a public purpose; and
(2) Final approval by the authority of the plans and specifications for the housing project.
(b) For the development of housing projects pursuant to subsection (a), except as provided by federal law or regulation, the authority shall not be subject to chapters 103 and 103D or any and all other requirements of law for competitive bidding for partnership or development agreements, construction contracts, or other contracts; provided that the authority shall develop internal policies and procedures for the procurement of goods, services, and construction, consistent with the goals of public accountability and public procurement practices.
(c) The authority shall submit an annual report to the legislature, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, on the status of all housing projects being developed using partnership or development agreements pursuant to subsection (a).
(d) The authority may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary for the purposes of this section.
[(e)
For the purposes of this section, "housing project" shall have
the same meaning as that term defined in section 356D-11.]"
SECTION 8. Section 356D-21, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending subsection (d) to read:
"(d) The authority may issue bonds as it may determine, including without limitation bonds payable from and secured, in whole or in part, by:
(1) Income
and revenues derived from the [public] housing project or projects
financed from the proceeds of bonds;
(2) Receipts
derived from any grant from the federal government made in aid of a [public]
housing project or projects financed from the proceeds of bonds;
(3) Income
and revenues derived from a particular designated [public] housing
project or projects whether or not financed, in whole or in part, from the
proceeds of bonds;
(4) Income and revenues of the authority generally; or
(5) Any combination of paragraphs (1) through (4)."
2. By amending subsection (f) to read:
"(f)
Any [public] housing project or projects authorized by, and
undertaken pursuant to, this chapter shall constitute an ["undertaking"]
undertaking within the meaning of that term as defined and used in part
III, chapter 39. The authority shall
constitute a ["department"] department and the board
shall constitute a ["governing body"] governing body
within the meaning of those terms as defined and used in part III, chapter 39."
SECTION 9. Section 356D-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b)
The authority may include the costs of undertaking and maintaining any [public]
housing project or projects for which the bonds are issued in determining the
principal amount of bonds to be issued.
In determining the cost of undertaking and maintaining the [public]
housing project, the authority may include the cost of studies and surveys;
insurance premiums; underwriting fees; financial consultant, legal, accounting,
and other services incurred; reserve account, trustee, custodian, and rating
agency fees; and interest on the bonds for a period determined by the
authority."
SECTION 10. Section 356D-23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c)
The trustee shall also be authorized by the authority to receive and
receipt for, hold, and administer the revenues derived by the authority from
any [public] housing project or projects for which the bonds are issued
or the projects pledged to the payment of the bonds, and to apply the revenues
to the payment of the cost of administering, operating, and maintaining the [public]
housing project or projects, to pay the principal of and the interest on the
bonds, to the establishment of reserves, and to other purposes as may be
authorized in the proceedings providing for the issuance of the bonds."
SECTION 11. Section 356D-24, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending subsection (b) to read:
"(b)
A trust indenture may allow the authority to pledge and assign to the
trustee agreements related to the [public] housing project or projects
and the rights of the authority thereunder, including the right to receive
revenues thereunder and to enforce the provision thereof."
2. By amending subsections (d) and (e) to read:
"(d) A trust indenture shall also contain provisions as to:
(1) The
investment of the proceeds of the bonds, the investment of any reserve for the
bonds, the investment of the revenues of the [public] housing project or
system of [public] housing projects, and the use and application of the
earnings from investments; and
(2) The terms and conditions upon which the holders of the bonds or any portion of them or any trustee thereof may institute proceedings for the enforcement of any agreement or any note or other undertaking, obligation, or property securing the payment of the bonds and the use and application of the moneys derived therefrom.
(e)
A trust indenture may also contain provisions deemed necessary or
desirable by the authority to obtain or permit, by grant, interest subsidy, or
otherwise, the participation of the federal government in the [public]
housing projects or in the financing of the costs of administering, operating,
or maintaining the [public] housing projects."
SECTION 12. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 13. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
HPHA; Housing Development; Bonds; Trustees; Housing Projects; Definition
Description:
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authorityꞌs powers relating to housing projects. (CD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
S.D. 1 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
""Housing" or "housing project" means any home, house, residence, building, apartment, living quarters, abode, domicile, or dwelling unit that is designed principally for the purposes of sheltering people."
SECTION 2. Section 356D-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending subsection (a) to read:
"(a) The authority may acquire any real or personal
property or interest therein by
purchase, exchange, gift, grant, lease, or other means from any person or
government to provide [public] housing.
Exchange of real property shall be in accordance with section
171-50."
2. By amending subsection (c) to read:
"(c) The authority may lease or rent all or a portion of
any [public] housing project
and establish and revise the rents or charges therefor. The authority may sell, exchange, transfer,
assign, or pledge any property, real or personal, or any interest therein to
any person or government."
SECTION 3. Section 356D-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§356D-10[]] Agents, including corporations. The authority may exercise any or all of the
powers conferred upon it, either generally or with respect to any specific [public]
housing project through an agent that it may designate, including any
corporation that is formed under the laws of this State, and for those purposes
the authority may cause one or more corporations to be formed under the laws of
this State or may acquire the capital stock of any corporation. Any for profit corporate agent, all of
the stock of which shall be owned by the authority or its nominee, may to the
extent permitted by law, exercise any of the powers conferred upon the
authority in this chapter."
SECTION 4. Section 356D-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§356D-11 Development of property. (a) The authority, in its own behalf or on behalf of any government, may:
(1) Clear, improve, and rehabilitate property; and
(2) Plan, develop, construct, and finance housing projects.
(b) The authority may develop public land in an agricultural district subject to the prior approval of the land use commission when developing lands greater than five acres in size. The authority shall not develop state monuments, historical sites, or parks. When the authority proposes to develop public land, it shall file with the department of land and natural resources a petition setting forth that purpose. The petition shall be conclusive proof that the intended use is a public use superior to that to which the land had been appropriated.
(c) The authority may develop or assist in the development of federal lands with the approval of appropriate federal authorities.
(d) The authority shall not develop any public land where the development may endanger the receipt of any federal grant, impair the eligibility of any government agency for a federal grant, prevent the participation of the federal government in any government program, or impair any covenant between the government and the holder of any bond issued by the government.
(e) The authority may contract or sponsor with any county, housing authority, or person, subject to the availability of funds, housing projects designed to meet the needs of elders, disabled, displaced or homeless persons, low- and moderate‑ income persons, government employees, teachers, or university and college students and faculty.
(f) The authority may enter into contracts with eligible developers to develop housing projects in exchange for mixed use development rights. Eligibility of a developer for an exchange pursuant to this subsection shall be determined pursuant to rules adopted by the authority in accordance with chapter 91.
As used in this subsection, "mixed use development rights" means the right to develop a portion of a housing project for commercial use.
(g) The authority may develop, with an eligible developer, or may assist under a government assistance program in the development of, housing projects. The land planning activities of the authority shall be coordinated with the county planning departments and the county land use plans, policies, and ordinances.
Any person, if qualified, may act simultaneously as developer and contractor.
In selecting eligible developers or in contracting any services or materials for the purposes of this subsection, the authority shall be subject to all federal procurement laws and regulations.
For the purposes of this subsection, "government assistance program" means a housing program qualified by the authority and administered or operated by the authority or the United States or any of their political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities, corporate or otherwise.
(h) In connection with the development of any housing dwelling units under this chapter, the authority may also develop commercial properties and industrial properties and sell or lease other properties if it determines that the uses will be an integral part of the housing development or a benefit to the community in which the properties are situated. The authority may designate any portions of the housing development for commercial, industrial, or other use and shall have all the powers granted under this chapter with respect thereto. The authority may use any funding authorized under this chapter to implement this subsection.
The net proceeds of all sales or leases, less costs to the authority, shall be deposited in the public housing special fund established by section 356D-28.
[(i) For purposes of this section, "housing"
or "housing project" means any home, house, residence, building, apartment,
living quarters, abode, domicile, or dwelling unit that is designed principally
for the purposes of sheltering people.]"
SECTION 5. Section 356D-11.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§356D-11.2[]] Ceded lands; vacancy; development. [(a)] No housing projects developed or constructed
pursuant to this part shall be developed or constructed on ceded land that is
vacant on or after January 1, 2022.
[(b)
For the purposes of this section, "housing project" shall have
the same meaning as that term is defined in section 356D—11.]"
SECTION 6. Section 356D—12, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§356D-12 Development of property; additional powers. [(a)] Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary,
whenever the bids submitted for the development or rehabilitation of any
housing project authorized pursuant to this chapter exceed the amount of funds
available for that project, the authority, with the approval of the governor,
may disregard the bids and enter into an agreement to carry out the project,
undertake the project, or participate in the project under the agreement; provided
that:
(1) The total cost of the agreement and the authorityꞌs participation, if any, shall not exceed the amount of funds available for the project; and
(2) If the agreement is with a nonbidder, the scope of the project under agreement shall remain the same as that for which bids were originally requested.
[(b)
For purposes of this section, "housing project" shall have the
same meaning as that term is defined in scction 356D‑11.]"
SECTION 7. Section 356D—12.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§356D-12.5 Development of property; partnership or development agreement. (a) Any housing project may be developed under sections 356D-l1 and 356D-12 by the authority in partnership or under a development agreement with a private party; provided that a written partnership or development agreement is executed by the authority. At a minimum, the partnership or development agreement shall provide for:
(1) A determination by the authority that the partnership or development agreement is for a public purpose; and
(2) Final approval by the authority of the plans and specifications for the housing project.
(b) For the development of housing projects pursuant to subsection (a), except as provided by federal law or regulation, the authority shall not be subject to chapters 103 and 103D or any and all other requirements of law for competitive bidding for partnership or development agreements, construction contracts, or other contracts; provided that the authority shall develop internal policies and procedures for the procurement of goods, services, and construction, consistent with the goals of public accountability and public procurement practices.
(c) The authority shall submit an annual report to the legislature, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, on the status of all housing projects being developed using partnership or development agreements pursuant to subsection (a).
(d) The authority may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary for the purposes of this section.
[(e)
For the purposes of this section, "housing project" shall have
the same meaning as that term defined in section 356D-11.]"
SECTION 8. Section 356D-21, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending subsection (d) to read:
"(d) The authority may issue bonds as it may determine, including without limitation bonds payable from and secured, in whole or in part, by:
(1) Income
and revenues derived from the [public] housing project or projects
financed from the proceeds of bonds;
(2) Receipts
derived from any grant from the federal government made in aid of a [public]
housing project or projects financed from the proceeds of bonds;
(3) Income
and revenues derived from a particular designated [public] housing
project or projects whether or not financed, in whole or in part, from the
proceeds of bonds;
(4) Income and revenues of the authority generally; or
(5) Any combination of paragraphs (1) through (4)."
2. By amending subsection (f) to read:
"(f)
Any [public] housing project or projects authorized by, and
undertaken pursuant to, this chapter shall constitute an ["undertaking"]
undertaking within the meaning of that term as defined and used in part
III, chapter 39. The authority shall
constitute a ["department"] department and the board
shall constitute a ["governing body"] governing body
within the meaning of those terms as defined and used in part III, chapter 39."
SECTION 9. Section 356D-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b)
The authority may include the costs of undertaking and maintaining any [public]
housing project or projects for which the bonds are issued in determining the
principal amount of bonds to be issued.
In determining the cost of undertaking and maintaining the [public]
housing project, the authority may include the cost of studies and surveys;
insurance premiums; underwriting fees; financial consultant, legal, accounting,
and other services incurred; reserve account, trustee, custodian, and rating
agency fees; and interest on the bonds for a period determined by the
authority."
SECTION 10. Section 356D-23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c)
The trustee shall also be authorized by the authority to receive and
receipt for, hold, and administer the revenues derived by the authority from
any [public] housing project or projects for which the bonds are issued
or the projects pledged to the payment of the bonds, and to apply the revenues
to the payment of the cost of administering, operating, and maintaining the [public]
housing project or projects, to pay the principal of and the interest on the
bonds, to the establishment of reserves, and to other purposes as may be
authorized in the proceedings providing for the issuance of the bonds."
SECTION 11. Section 356D-24, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending subsection (b) to read:
"(b)
A trust indenture may allow the authority to pledge and assign to the
trustee agreements related to the [public] housing project or projects
and the rights of the authority thereunder, including the right to receive
revenues thereunder and to enforce the provision thereof."
2. By amending subsections (d) and (e) to read:
"(d) A trust indenture shall also contain provisions as to:
(1) The
investment of the proceeds of the bonds, the investment of any reserve for the
bonds, the investment of the revenues of the [public] housing project or
system of [public] housing projects, and the use and application of the
earnings from investments; and
(2) The terms and conditions upon which the holders of the bonds or any portion of them or any trustee thereof may institute proceedings for the enforcement of any agreement or any note or other undertaking, obligation, or property securing the payment of the bonds and the use and application of the moneys derived therefrom.
(e)
A trust indenture may also contain provisions deemed necessary or
desirable by the authority to obtain or permit, by grant, interest subsidy, or
otherwise, the participation of the federal government in the [public]
housing projects or in the financing of the costs of administering, operating,
or maintaining the [public] housing projects."
SECTION 12. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 13. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
HPHA; Housing Development; Bonds; Trustees; Housing Projects; Definition
Description:
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authorityꞌs powers relating to housing projects. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
1093 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
""Housing" or "housing project" means any home, house, residence, building, apartment, living quarters, abode, domicile, or dwelling unit that is designed principally for the purposes of sheltering people."
SECTION 2. Section 356D-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending subsection (a) to read:
"(a) The authority may acquire any real or personal
property or interest therein by
purchase, exchange, gift, grant, lease, or other means from any person or
government to provide [public] housing.
Exchange of real property shall be in accordance with section
171-50."
2. By amending subsection (c) to read:
"(c) The authority may lease or rent all or a portion of
any [public] housing project
and establish and revise the rents or charges therefor. The authority may sell, exchange, transfer,
assign, or pledge any property, real or personal, or any interest therein to
any person or government."
SECTION 3. Section 356D-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§356D-10[]] Agents, including corporations. The authority may exercise any or all of the
powers conferred upon it, either generally or with respect to any specific [public]
housing project through an agent that it may designate, including any
corporation that is formed under the laws of this State, and for those purposes
the authority may cause one or more corporations to be formed under the laws of
this State or may acquire the capital stock of any corporation. Any for profit corporate agent, all of
the stock of which shall be owned by the authority or its nominee, may to the
extent permitted by law, exercise any of the powers conferred upon the
authority in this chapter."
SECTION 4. Section 356D-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§356D-11 Development of property. (a) The authority, in its own behalf or on behalf of any government, may:
(1) Clear, improve, and rehabilitate property; and
(2) Plan, develop, construct, and finance housing projects.
(b) The authority may develop public land in an agricultural district subject to the prior approval of the land use commission when developing lands greater than five acres in size. The authority shall not develop state monuments, historical sites, or parks. When the authority proposes to develop public land, it shall file with the department of land and natural resources a petition setting forth that purpose. The petition shall be conclusive proof that the intended use is a public use superior to that to which the land had been appropriated.
(c) The authority may develop or assist in the development of federal lands with the approval of appropriate federal authorities.
(d) The authority shall not develop any public land where the development may endanger the receipt of any federal grant, impair the eligibility of any government agency for a federal grant, prevent the participation of the federal government in any government program, or impair any covenant between the government and the holder of any bond issued by the government.
(e) The authority may contract or sponsor with any county, housing authority, or person, subject to the availability of funds, housing projects designed to meet the needs of elders, disabled, displaced or homeless persons, low- and moderate- income persons, government employees, teachers, or university and college students and faculty.
(f) The authority may enter into contracts with eligible developers to develop housing projects in exchange for mixed use development rights. Eligibility of a developer for an exchange pursuant to this subsection shall be determined pursuant to rules adopted by the authority in accordance with chapter 91.
As used in this subsection, "mixed use development rights" means the right to develop a portion of a housing project for commercial use.
(g) The authority may develop, with an eligible developer, or may assist under a government assistance program in the development of, housing projects. The land planning activities of the authority shall be coordinated with the county planning departments and the county land use plans, policies, and ordinances.
Any person, if qualified, may act simultaneously as developer and contractor.
In selecting eligible developers or in contracting any services or materials for the purposes of this subsection, the authority shall be subject to all federal procurement laws and regulations.
For purposes of this subsection, "government assistance program" means a housing program qualified by the authority and administered or operated by the authority or the United States or any of their political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities, corporate or otherwise.
(h) In connection with the development of any housing dwelling units under this chapter, the authority may also develop commercial properties and industrial properties and sell or lease other properties if it determines that the uses will be an integral part of the housing development or a benefit to the community in which the properties are situated. The authority may designate any portions of the housing development for commercial, industrial, or other use and shall have all the powers granted under this chapter with respect thereto. The authority may use any funding authorized under this chapter to implement this subsection.
The net proceeds of all sales or leases, less costs to the authority, shall be deposited in the public housing special fund established by section 356D-28.
[(i) For purposes of this section, "housing"
or "housing projcct" means any
home, housc, residence, building, apartmcnt, living guartcrs, abodc, domicile,
or dwclling unit that is dcsigncd principally for thc purposes of shcltcring
pcople.]"
SECTION 5. Section 356D-11.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§356D-11.2[]] Ceded lands; vacancy; development. [(a)] No housing projects developed or constructed
pursuant to this part shall be developed or constructed on ceded land that is
vacant on or after January 1, 2022.
[(b)
For the purposes of this scction, "housing projcct" shall have
the same meaning as that term is defined in section 356D—11.]"
SECTION 6. Section 356D—12, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§356D-12 Development of property; additional powers. [(a)] Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary,
whenever the bids submitted for the development or rehabilitation of any
housing project authorized pursuant to this chapter exceed the amount of funds
available for that project, the authority, with the approval of the governor,
may disregard the bids and enter into an agreement to carry out the project,
undertake the project, or participate in the project under the agreement; provided
that:
(1) The total cost of the agreement and the authorityꞌs participation, if any, shall not exceed the amount of funds available for the project; and
(2) If the agreement is with a nonbidder, the scope of the project under agreement shall remain the same as that for which bids were originally requested.
[(b)
For purposes of this section, "housing project" shall have the
same meaning as that term is defined in scction 356D-11.]"
SECTION 7. Section 356D—12.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§356D-12.5 Development of property; partnership or development agreement. (a) Any housing project may be developed under sections 356D-l1 and 356D-12 by the authority in partnership or under a development agreement with a private party; provided that a written partnership or development agreement is executed by the authority. At a minimum, the partnership or development agreement shall provide for:
(1) A determination by the authority that the partnership or development agreement is for a public purpose; and
(2) Final approval by the authority of the plans and specifications for the housing project.
(b) For the development of housing projects pursuant to subsection (a), except as provided by federal law or regulation, the authority shall not be subject to chapters 103 and 103D or any and all other requirements of law for competitive bidding for partnership or development agreements, construction contracts, or other contracts; provided that the authority shall develop internal policies and procedures for the procurement of goods, services, and construction, consistent with the goals of public accountability and public procurement practices.
(c) The authority shall submit an annual report to the legislature, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, on the status of all housing projects being developed using partnership or development agreements pursuant to subsection (a).
(d) The authority may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary for the purposes of this section.
[(e)
For thc purposes of this section, "housing projcct" shall have
the same meaning as that term defined in section 356D-11.]"
SECTION 8. Section 356D-21, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending subsection (d) to read:
"(d) The authority may issue bonds as it may determine, including without limitation bonds payable from and secured, in whole or in part, by:
(1) Income
and revenues derived from the [public] housing project or projects
financed from the proceeds of bonds;
(2) Receipts
derived from any grant from the federal government made in aid of a [public]
housing project or projects financed from the proceeds of bonds;
(3) Income
and revenues derived from a particular designated [public] housing
project or projects whether or not financed, in whole or in part, from the
proceeds of bonds;
(4) Income and revenues of the authority generally; or
(5) Any combination of paragraphs (1) through (4)."
2. By amending subsection (f) to read:
"(f)
Any [public] housing project or projects authorized by, and
undertaken pursuant to, this chapter shall constitute an ["undertaking"]
undertaking within the meaning of that term as defined and used in part
III, chapter 39. The authority shall
constitute a ["department"] department and the board
shall constitute a ["governing body"] governing body
within the meaning of those terms as defined and used in part III, chapter 39."
SECTION 9. Section 356D-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b)
The authority may include the costs of undertaking and maintaining any [public]
housing project or projects for which the bonds are issued in determining the
principal amount of bonds to be issued.
In determining the cost of undertaking and maintaining the [public]
housing project, the authority may include the cost of studies and surveys;
insurance premiums; underwriting fees; financial consultant, legal, accounting,
and other services incurred; reserve account, trustee, custodian, and rating
agency fees; and interest on the bonds for a period determined by the
authority."
SECTION 10. Section 356D-23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c)
The trustee shall also be authorized by the authority to receive and
receipt for, hold, and administer the revenues derived by the authority from
any [public] housing project or projects for which the bonds are issued
or the projects pledged to the payment of the bonds, and to apply the revenues
to the payment of the cost of administering, operating, and maintaining the [public]
housing project or projects, to pay the principal of and the interest on the
bonds, to the establishment of reserves, and to other purposes as may be
authorized in the proceedings providing for the issuance of the bonds."
SECTION 11. Section 356D-24, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
1. By amending subsection (b) to read:
"(b)
A trust indenture may allow the authority to pledge and assign to the
trustee agreements related to the [public] housing project or projects
and the rights of the authority thereunder, including the right to receive
revenues thereunder and to enforce the provision thereof."
2. By amending subsections (d) and (e) to read:
"(d) A trust indenture shall also contain provisions as to:
(1) The
investment of the proceeds of the bonds, the investment of any reserve for the
bonds, the investment of the revenues of the [public] housing project or
system of [public] housing projects, and the use and application of the
earnings from investments; and
(2) The terms and conditions upon which the holders of the bonds or any portion of them or any trustee thereof may institute proceedings for the enforcement of any agreement or any note or other undertaking, obligation, or property securing the payment of the bonds and the use and application of the moneys derived therefrom.
(e)
A trust indenture may also contain provisions deemed necessary or
desirable by the authority to obtain or permit, by grant, interest subsidy, or
otherwise, the participation of the federal government in the [public]
housing projects or in the financing of the costs of administering, operating,
or maintaining the [public] housing projects."
SECTION 12. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 13. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Housing Development; Bonds; Trustees; Housing Projects; Definition
Description:
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authorityꞌs powers relating to housing projects. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
""Housing" or "housing project" means any home, house, residence, building, apartment, living quarters, abode, domicile, or dwelling unit that is designed principally for the purposes of sheltering people."
SECTION 2. Section 356D-8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
(1) By amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) The authority may acquire any real or personal
property or interest therein by
purchase, exchange, gift, grant, lease, or other means from any person or
government to provide [public] housing.
Exchange of real property shall be in accordance with section
171-50."
(2) By amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c) The authority may lease or rent all or a portion of
any [public] housing project
and establish and revise the rents or charges therefor. The authority may sell, exchange, transfer,
assign, or pledge any property, real or personal, or any interest therein to
any person or government."
SECTION 3. Section 356D-10, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§356D-10[]] Agents, including corporations. The authority may exercise any or all of the
powers conferred upon it, either generally or with respect to any specific [public]
housing project through an agent that it may designate, including any
corporation that is formed under the laws of this State, and for those purposes
the authority may cause one or more corporations to be formed under the laws of
this State or may acquire the capital stock of any corporation. Any for profit corporate agent, all of
the stock of which shall be owned by the authority or its nominee, may to the
extent permitted by law, exercise any of the powers conferred upon the
authority in this chapter."
SECTION 4. Section 356D-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§356D-11 Development of property. (a) The authority, in its own behalf or on behalf of any government, may:
(1) Clear, improve, and rehabilitate property; and
(2) Plan, develop, construct, and finance housing projects.
(b) The authority may develop public land in an agricultural district subject to the prior approval of the land use commission when developing lands greater than five acres in size. The authority shall not develop state monuments, historical sites, or parks. When the authority proposes to develop public land, it shall file with the department of land and natural resources a petition setting forth that purpose. The petition shall be conclusive proof that the intended use is a public use superior to that to which the land had been appropriated.
(c) The authority may develop or assist in the development of federal lands with the approval of appropriate federal authorities.
(d) The authority shall not develop any public land where the development may endanger the receipt of any federal grant, impair the eligibility of any government agency for a federal grant, prevent the participation of the federal government in any government program, or impair any covenant between the government and the holder of any bond issued by the government.
(e) The authority may contract or sponsor with any county, housing authority, or person, subject to the availability of funds, housing projects designed to meet the needs of elders, disabled, displaced or homeless persons, low- and moderate- income persons, government employees, teachers, or university and college students and faculty.
(f) The authority may enter into contracts with eligible developers to develop housing projects in exchange for mixed use development rights. Eligibility of a developer for an exchange pursuant to this subsection shall be determined pursuant to rules adopted by the authority in accordance with chapter 91.
As used in this subsection, "mixed use development rights" means the right to develop a portion of a housing project for commercial use.
(g) The authority may develop, with an eligible developer, or may assist under a government assistance program in the development of, housing projects. The land planning activities of the authority shall be coordinated with the county planning departments and the county land use plans, policies, and ordinances.
Any person, if qualified, may act simultaneously as 4 developer and contractor.
In selecting eligible developers or in contracting any services or materials for the purposes of this subsection, the authority shall be subject to all federal procurement laws and regulations.
For purposes of this subsection, "government assistance program" means a housing program qualified by the authority and administered or operated by the authority or the United States or any of their political subdivisions, agencies, or instrumentalities, corporate or otherwise.
(h) In connection with the development of any housing dwelling units under this chapter, the authority may also develop commercial properties and industrial properties and sell or lease other properties if it determines that the uses will be an integral part of the housing development or a benefit to the community in which the properties are situated. The authority may designate any portions of the housing development for commercial, industrial, or other use and shall have all the powers granted under this chapter with respect thereto. The authority may use any funding authorized under this chapter to implement this subsection.
The net proceeds of all sales or leases, less costs to the authority, shall be deposited in the public housing special fund established by section 356D-28.
[(i) For purposes of this section, "housing"
or "housing projcct" means any
home, housc, residence, building, apartmcnt, living guartcrs, abodc, domicile,
or dwclling unit that is dcsigncd principally for thc purposes of shcltcring
pcople.]"
SECTION 5. Section 356D-11.2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§356D-11.2[]] Ceded lands; vacancy; development. [(a)] No housing projects developed or constructed
pursuant to this part shall be developed or constructed on ceded land that is
vacant on or after January 1, 2022.
[(b)
For the purposes of this scction, "housing projcct" shall have
the same meaning as that term is defined in section 356D—11.]"
SECTION 6. Section 356D—12, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§356D-12 Development of property; additional powers. [(a)] Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary,
whenever the bids submitted for the development or rehabilitation of any
housing project authorized pursuant to this chapter exceed the amount of funds
available for that project, the authority, with the approval of the governor,
may disregard the bids and enter into an agreement to carry out the project,
undertake the project, or participate in the project under the agreement; provided
that:
(1) The total cost of the agreement and the authorityꞌs participation, if any, shall not exceed the amount of funds available for the project; and
(2) If the agreement is with a nonbidder, the scope of the project under agreement shall remain the same as that for which bids were originally requested.
[(b)
For purposes of this section, "housing project" shall have the
same meaning as that term is defined in scction 356D-11.]"
SECTION 7. Section 356D—12.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§356D-12.5 Development of property; partnership or development agreement. (a) Any housing project may be developed under sections 356D-l1 and 356D-12 by the authority in partnership or under a development agreement with a private party; provided that a written partnership or development agreement is executed by the authority. At a minimum, the partnership or development agreement shall provide for:
(1) A determination by the authority that the partnership or development agreement is for a public purpose; and
(2) Final approval by the authority of the plans and specifications for the housing project.
(b) For the development of housing projects pursuant to subsection (a), except as provided by federal law or regulation, the authority shall not be subject to chapters 103 and 103D or any and all other requirements of law for competitive bidding for partnership or development agreements, construction contracts, or other contracts; provided that the authority shall develop internal policies and procedures for the procurement of goods, services, and construction, consistent with the goals of public accountability and public procurement practices.
(c) The authority shall submit an annual report to the legislature, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, on the status of all housing projects being developed using partnership or development agreements pursuant to subsection (a).
(d) The authority may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary for the purposes of this section.
[(e)
For thc purposes of this section, "housing projcct" shall have
the same meaning as that term defined in section 356D-11.]"
SECTION 8. Section 356D-21, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
(1) By amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
"(d) The authority may issue bonds as it may determine, including without limitation bonds payable from and secured, in whole or in part, by:
(1) Income
and revenues derived from the [public] housing project or projects
financed from the proceeds of bonds;
(2) Receipts
derived from any grant from the federal government made in aid of a [public]
housing project or projects financed from the proceeds of bonds;
(3) Income
and revenues derived from a particular designated [public] housing
project or projects whether or not financed, in whole or in part, from the
proceeds of bonds;
(4) Income and revenues of the authority generally; or
(5) Any combination of paragraphs (1) through (4)."
(2) By amending subsection (f) to read as follows:
"(f)
Any [public] housing project or projects authorized by, and
undertaken pursuant to, this chapter shall constitute an ["undertaking"]
undertaking within the meaning of that term as defined and used in part
III, chapter 39. The authority shall
constitute a ["department"] department and the board
shall constitute a ["governing body"] governing body
within the meaning of those terms as defined and used in part III, chapter 39.
SECTION 9. Section 356D-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b)
The authority may include the costs of undertaking and maintaining any [public]
housing project or projects for which the bonds are issued in determining the
principal amount of bonds to be issued.
In determining the cost of undertaking and maintaining the [public]
housing project, the authority may include the cost of studies and surveys;
insurance premiums; underwriting fees; financial consultant, legal, accounting,
and other services incurred; reserve account, trustee, custodian, and rating
agency fees; and interest on the bonds for a period determined by the
authority."
SECTION 10. Section 356D-23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c)
The trustee shall also be authorized by the authority to receive and
receipt for, hold, and administer the revenues derived by the authority from
any [public] housing project or projects for which the bonds are issued
or the projects pledged to the payment of the bonds, and to apply the revenues
to the payment of the cost of administering, operating, and maintaining the [public]
housing project or projects, to pay the principal of and the interest on the
bonds, to the establishment of reserves, and to other purposes as may be
authorized in the proceedings providing for the issuance of the bonds."
SECTION 11. Section 356D-24, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows:
(1) By amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b)
A trust indenture may allow the authority to pledge and assign to the
trustee agreements related to the [public] housing project or projects
and the rights of the authority thereunder, including the right to receive
revenues thereunder and to enforce the provision thereof."
(2) By amending subsections (d) and (e) to read as follows:
"(d) A trust indenture shall also contain provisions as to:
(1) The
investment of the proceeds of the bonds, the investment of any reserve for the
bonds, the investment of the revenues of the [public] housing project or
system of [public] housing projects, and the use and application of the
earnings from investments; and
(2) The terms and conditions upon which the holders of the bonds or any portion of them or any trustee thereof may institute proceedings for the enforcement of any agreement or any note or other undertaking, obligation, or property securing the payment of the bonds and the use and application of the moneys derived therefrom.
(e)
A trust indenture may also contain provisions deemed necessary or
desirable by the authority to obtain or permit, by grant, interest subsidy, or
otherwise, the participation of the federal government in the [public]
housing projects or in the financing of the costs of administering, operating,
or maintaining the [public] housing projects."
SECTION 12. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 13. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Housing Development; Bonds; Trustees; Housing Projects; Definition
Description:
Clarifies the Hawaii Public Housing Authorityꞌs powers relating to housing projects.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| May 27, 2025 | Act 089, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189). |
| May 27, 2025 | Act 089, 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189). |
| May 1, 2025 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| May 2, 2025 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821). |
| May 1, 2025 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick excused (2). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 8). |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 8) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 22, 2025 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 22, 2025 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 2 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Poepoe; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Muraoka. |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-22-25 10:30AM in conference room 224. |
| Apr 17, 2025 | Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-21-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 224. |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 810). |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Chang Chair; Gabbard Co-Chair; Hashimoto, Fevella. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
| Apr 14, 2025 | House Conferees Appointed: Evslin, Poepoe Co-Chairs; Muraoka. |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 704). |
| Apr 10, 2025 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 728) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | One Day Notice 04-08-25. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1677) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 25, 2025 | The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-27-25 10:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-25-25 10:01AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1094) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. |
| Mar 11, 2025 | The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Aquino, Fevella. |
| Mar 7, 2025 | The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-11-25 1:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Referred to HOU, JDC. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 327). |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1062), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 26, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Perruso, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran, Kahaloa, Todd. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 02-26-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2). |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 409) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA. |
| Feb 5, 2025 | The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Grandinetti, Kila, Kitagawa, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran, La Chica, Pierick. |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 02-05-25 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 3 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Pending introduction. |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 8, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 27, 2025 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary |
Passed |
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| Mar 11, 2025 | The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Housing |
Passed |
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| Mar 4, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 26, 2025 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs |
Passed |
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| Feb 5, 2025 | The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Housing |
Passed |
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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REP. NO. 8
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1093
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
C.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madam and Sir:
Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the House of Representatives to the amendments proposed by the Senate in H.B. No. 1093, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY,"
having met, and after full and free discussion, has agreed to recommend and does recommend to the respective Houses the final passage of this bill in an amended form.
The purpose of this measure is to clarify the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's powers relating to housing projects.
Your Committee on Conference has amended this measure by changing its effective date to upon approval.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the managers of your Committee on Conference that is attached to this report, your Committee on Conference is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1093, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1093, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the managers:
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1677
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 1093
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred H.B. No. 1093, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to clarify the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's powers relating to housing projects.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
Your Committee finds that the concentration of poverty in traditional public housing developments has long been a barrier to economic mobility, limiting families' access to job opportunities, quality health care, and high-performing schools. In response to this challenge, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has encouraged public housing agencies nationwide to incorporate mixed-income and mixed-finance models as a means of fostering financially viable and socially integrated communities. Your Committee further finds that the State has taken bold steps to implement these best practices, with the Hawaii Public Housing Authority successfully launching multiple redevelopment projects statewide. This measure will ensure that all residents, especially those struggling to find stable housing, have access to safe, affordable homes that offer pathways to economic security and social mobility by enhancing the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's ability to advance its redevelopment initiatives.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1093, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1094
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 1093
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Housing, to which was referred H.B. No. 1093, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to clarify the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's powers relating to housing projects.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
Your Committee finds that the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) has a statutory mandate to provide safe and secure housing to the State's most vulnerable populations. However, the concentration of poverty in traditional public housing developments can restrict economic mobility and limit individuals and families from accessing job opportunities, quality health care, and high performing schools. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has encouraged the incorporation of mixed-income and mixed-finance models for housing inventories. Therefore, this measure enables HPHA to foster financially viable and socially integrated communities by clarifying HPHA's statutory responsibilities to advance its redevelopment initiatives, focusing on deconcentrating poverty while increasing the State's inventory of affordable housing.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Inserting an effective date of July 1, 2050, to encourage further discussion; and
(2) Making a technical, nonsubstantive amendment for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1093, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1093, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Housing,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1062
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1093
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred H.B. No. 1093, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee finds that the concentration of public housing has been shown to reduce opportunities for the low-income families these projects are meant to assist. Neighborhoods with high concentrations of low-income families often struggle with higher crime rates, fewer jobs, and poorer performing schools. This measure would shift the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's focus to achieve its long-term goals of decentralized poverty and redeveloping existing public housing projects into mixed-income communities.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1093, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 409
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1093
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Housing, to which was referred H.B. No. 1093 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee finds that in recent years, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has encouraged public housing authorities to shift their focus toward creating financially viable and socially stable, mixed-income communities. This measure will allow the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to achieve its long-term goals of deconcentrating poverty and redeveloping existing public housing projects into mixed-income communities.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1093, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1093, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Housing,
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____________________________ LUKE A. EVSLIN, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 24, 2025 | HB1093_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_03-25-25_.PDF |
| Mar 11, 2025 | HB1093_HD1_TESTIMONY_HOU_03-11-25_.PDF |
| Feb 26, 2025 | HB1093_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-26-25_.PDF |
| Feb 5, 2025 | HB1093_TESTIMONY_HSG_02-05-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
1MIN
Conference Committee
21SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Hawaiian Affairs
21SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Housing
21SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety and Military Affairs
6MIN
House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Bill Author
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