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House committee advances bill to waive certain transfer restrictions for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
Summary
The House Committee on Housing voted to advance HB576 with amendments after agencies testified it would allow DHHL to implement programs without conflicting transfer restrictions in chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
The House Committee on Housing advanced HB576 on Wednesday, a bill that would waive specified transfer restrictions in chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, so the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) can carry out certain housing programs.
Supporters told the committee the change is narrowly intended to resolve a statutory conflict with DHHL’s implementation of its programs. A representative for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) said the transfer restrictions in chapter 208 currently “would contradict DHHL’s implementation of their programs” and that HHFDC stands in support of waiving those restrictions for DHHL. Orianna Leao of DHHL said the department “stands on its written testimony in support” and was available for questions.
Why it matters: Committee staff framed the measure as a technical fix to remove a statutory conflict that could otherwise block or complicate DHHL projects that use chapter 201H authority. The committee voted to pass the bill with amendments, moving it out with an HD 1 and a defective date.
What happened at the hearing: There was no public opposition on the record for HB576. After testimony the committee chair called for decision making; the recommendation to pass with amendments was adopted. The committee recorded members voting in favor and noted Representative Cochran was excused. The recommendation was adopted.
Next steps: HB576 will move to the next committee/process step with the HD 1 language and a defective date for enactment timing.
