SCR 90: requesting the planning or planning and permitting department of each county to establish kupuna-friendly building permit requirements for parking accessibility and private businesses operating hours.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-04-17
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-04-28: Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 784).)
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requesting the planning or planning and permitting department of each county to establish kupuna-friendly building permit requirements for parking accessibility and private businesses operating hours.
requesting the planning department of each county to establish kupuna-friendly building permit requirements for parking accessibility and private businesses operating hours.
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THE SENATE |
S.C.R. NO. |
90 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
requesting the planning or planning and permitting department of each county to establish kupuna-friendly building permit requirements for parking accessibility and private businesses operating hours.
WHEREAS, parking is a foundational access issue for people with disabilities and older adults, with inadequate parking availability increasing safety risks, including falls and injuries; and
WHEREAS, when accessible and van accessible parking spaces are insufficient, kupuna with mobility disabilities are effectively excluded from participating in community life, accessing services, and engaging in employment, commerce, and civic activities; and
WHEREAS, according to the Disability and Communication Access Board, individuals who qualify for accessible parking spaces often cannot find available parking spaces that accommodate their needs; and
WHEREAS, additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, many stores adjusted their hours for kupuna and customers with vulnerable immune systems, which successfully allowed greater access to goods and services for kupuna; and
WHEREAS, it is critical for the State to increase opportunities for kupuna to participate in the community and access necessary goods and services; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, the House of Representatives concurring, that the planning or planning and permitting department of each county is requested to establish kupuna-friendly building permit requirements to plan for the State's aging population that:
(1) Require private businesses and malls to accommodate special hours for kupuna to enter; and
(2) Increase the minimum number of parking spaces designated for non-disabled and disabled kupuna; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Mayor of each county, members of each county council, Director of the Department of Planning and Permitting of the City and County of Honolulu, Planning Director of the Hawaii County Planning Department, Planning Director of the Maui County Planning Department, and Planning Director of the Kauai County Planning Department.
County Planning; Building Permits; Kupuna; Parking; Operating Hours
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THE SENATE |
S.C.R. NO. |
90 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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SENATE CONCURRENT
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requesting the planning department of each county to establish kupuna-friendly building permit requirements for parking accessibility and private businesses operating hours.
WHEREAS, parking is a foundational access issue for people with disabilities and older adults, with inadequate parking availability increasing safety risks, including falls and injuries; and
WHEREAS, when accessible and van accessible parking spaces are insufficient, kupuna with mobility disabilities are effectively excluded from participating in community life, accessing services, and engaging in employment, commerce, and civic activities; and
WHEREAS, according to the Disability and Communications Access Board, individuals that qualify for accessible parking spaces often cannot find available parking spaces that accommodate their needs; and
WHEREAS, additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, many stores adjusted their hours for kupuna and customers with vulnerable immune systems, which successfully allowed greater access to goods and services for kupuna; and
WHEREAS, it is critical for the State to increase opportunities for kupuna to participate in the community and access necessary goods and services; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, the House of Representatives concurring, that the planning department of each county is requested to establish kupuna-friendly building permit requirements to plan for the State's aging population that:
(1) Require private businesses and malls to accommodate special hours for kupuna to enter; and
(2) Increase the minimum number of parking spaces designated for non-disabled and disabled kupuna; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Mayor of each county, members of each County Council, and Planning Director of each county's planning department.
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County Planning; Building Permits; Kupuna; Parking; Operating Hours
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Date
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Status
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| Apr 28, 2026 | Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 784). |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Senate disagrees with House amendments. |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 865). |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Transmitted to Senate. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2259-26), recommending adoption. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Hashem, Morikawa, Iwamoto, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Ichiyama. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Resolution scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 04-23-26 10:00AM in conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on WAL as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3). |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2182-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to WAL. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Hartsfield; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Resolution scheduled to be heard by HSH on Thursday, 04-16-26 9:45AM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Referred to HSH, WAL, referral sheet 28 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 467). |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 8, 2026 | One Day Notice 04-09-26. |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Reported from EIG/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3462) with recommendation of adoption. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha, Keohokalole. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite. |
| Mar 27, 2026 | The committee(s) on EIG/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-30-26 1:02PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Referred to EIG/HHS. |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Offered. |
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| Apr 23, 2026 | The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Water & Land |
Passed |
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| Apr 16, 2026 | The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness |
Passed |
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| Mar 30, 2026 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services |
Passed |
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| Mar 30, 2026 | The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Disability and Communication Access Board | *** Support | Apr 23, 2026 |
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 23, 2026 | SCR90_HD1_TESTIMONY_WAL_04-23-26_.PDF |
| Apr 16, 2026 | SCR90_TESTIMONY_HSH-HLT_04-16-26_.PDF |
| Mar 30, 2026 | SCR90_TESTIMONY_HHS-EIG_03-30-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
39SEC
House Standing Committee on Water & Land
3MIN
House Standing Committee on Health
3MIN
House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness
1MIN
House Standing Committee on Health
1MIN
House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness
30SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment
30SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
30SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Housing
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