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HCDA updates board on multiple bills, flags concerns over new TOD partnership structure
Summary
HCDA staff briefed the board on pending legislation affecting the authority, including HB1007, a proposal to expand HCDA powers and incorporate provisions of a separate TOD partnership bill; board members raised concerns about governance, duplication and funding for transitions.
The Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority received an update April 2 on several legislative measures affecting the agency and on a governor's message advancing a proposed appointment.
Craig Nakamoto, HCDA executive director, briefed the board on four items in the staff packet: House Bill 1007 (administration bill), House Bill 818 (listed in materials as "House Bill 8 18" related to Banyan Drive/Waiākea Peninsula), Senate Bill 534 (the Makai planning bill) and Governor's Message 735 (a confirmation hearing for a board member). Nakamoto also discussed a separate Senate bill, SB1669 (referred to in materials as 16 69), whose provisions were proposed for incorporation into HB1007.
Nakamoto told the board that HB1007 began as an administrative bill to let HCDA assist other state agencies and to streamline certain…
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