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SB 489 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.

Summary
Requires the Hawaii Community Development Authority to prepare environmental impact statements for the Iwilei/Kapalama and University of Hawaii West Oahu transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement districts on the island of Oahu.
Issues: ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates environmental impact statements for transit projects, requiring assessment of environmental effects to protect natural resources and prevent harm.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates environmental reviews for transit-oriented development districts, advancing public transit infrastructure planning on Oahu.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Jan 21, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025
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Jan 17, 2025
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Stanley Chang
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