SCR 90 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

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.

This bill requests that each county's planning department create building permit requirements to improve parking accessibility and adjust business hours for older adults, known as kupuna in Hawaii. The key provisions would require private businesses and shopping centers to offer special entry hours for kupuna and increase the minimum number of parking spaces designated for both disabled and non-disabled older adults. As a concurrent resolution, this measure does not create enforceable laws but instead asks county officials to consider these changes when updating local building codes. The bill aims to help the aging population access community services and participate more fully in daily life by addressing parking availability and business operating hours.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Governor

Introduced Mar 16, 2026 Last action Apr 28, 2026

Maddy AI version diff · 1 comparison

What changed between versions

SCR90 → SCR90_HD1 · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to broaden its applicability by explicitly including the 'planning and permitting' departments alongside 'planning departments' for all counties. Additionally, the resolution was updated to specifically name the Planning Directors of Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai counties, while adding a specific reference to the Director of the Department of Planning and Permitting for Honolulu. These changes ensure the request for kupuna-friendly parking and operating hour requirements is clearly directed at all relevant administrative bodies across the state.

Scope change

The scope of the bill was expanded to explicitly include 'planning and permitting' departments in addition to 'planning departments', ensuring the request applies to the full range of relevant county agencies.

SCOPE

The target agencies were updated from 'planning department' to 'planning or planning and permitting department' to ensure the request covers all relevant administrative units.

REQUIREMENT

The list of recipients for certified copies of the resolution was expanded to specifically name the Planning Directors of Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai counties, and the Director of the Department of Planning and Permitting for Honolulu.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 28, 2026

Amended

Senate disagrees with House amendments.

upper

Apr 28, 2026

Introduced

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 865).

upper

Apr 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

lower

Apr 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2259-26), recommending adoption.

lower

Apr 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

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.

lower

Apr 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

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).

lower

Apr 20, 2026

Committee

Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2182-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to WAL.

lower

Apr 16, 2026

Lower · Passed

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.

lower

Apr 10, 2026

Committee

Referred to HSH, WAL, referral sheet 28

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 467).

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House.

upper

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported from EIG/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3462) with recommendation of adoption.

upper

Mar 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

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.

upper

Mar 30, 2026

Upper · Passed

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.

upper

Mar 27, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on EIG/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-30-26 1:02PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

upper

Mar 19, 2026

Committee

Referred to EIG/HHS.

upper

Mar 16, 2026

Introduced

Offered.

upper

3 primary · 0 co-sponsors