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HB 1480 Hawaii House · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO HOUSING.

HB 1480 requires new housing projects developed under Hawaii Revised Statutes 201H-38 to be located within county-designated transit-oriented zones. This affects developers building qualifying housing projects and county governments tasked with establishing these zones. The bill mandates that projects must be situated near public transit hubs like bus or rail stops, aiming to connect housing with accessible transportation options.
Issues: ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires new housing near transit hubs to improve accessibility, aligning with affordable housing goals through transportation integration.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates housing near transit hubs to enhance public transit access and connectivity, directly supporting transportation infrastructure integration.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Jan 27, 2025
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Jan 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to HSG, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 4
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Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jenna Takenouchi
DDemocratic
HI
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