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HCDA delegates authority to executive director to track and testify on 2026 legislation

Hawai21i Community Development Authority · January 8, 2026
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The Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority voted to delegate to Executive Director Craig Nakamoto (and designees) authority to track, draft, submit and present testimony on legislative measures affecting the authority during the 2026 legislative session; the motion passed by roll call, 10 yes, 7 excused.

The Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority voted on Jan. 7 to delegate to Executive Director Craig Nakamoto authority to track, draft, submit and present testimony on behalf of the authority for the 2026 state legislative session.

The board approved the delegation after a staff presentation and without extended discussion. Nakamoto said the legislative session begins Jan. 21 and that the bill filing deadline is Jan. 28; staff will report back to the board in February on bills affecting HCDA and…

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