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Lawmakers back standing committee reports; Souza urges action on Makakilo Drive extension
Summary
The House adopted multiple standing committee reports by voice vote and Representative Souza urged support for HR 64 and HCR 70, which urge the City and County of Honolulu to create a Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force to address a single-access safety risk and improve coordination.
The House voted by voice to adopt a large set of standing committee reports covering numerous companion measures and referrals. Representative Kahaloa moved to adopt Standing Committee Reports numbers 1663‑26 through 1777‑26 and later 1778‑26 through 1802‑26; Representative Morikawa seconded both motions and both batches were carried by voice vote.
During discussion, Representative Souza rose in strong support of House Resolution 64 and House Concurrent Resolution 70, which urge the City and County of Honolulu to establish a Makakilo Drive Extension Task Force. Souza told colleagues that Makakilo “has one way in and one way out,” describing the condition as “not just an inconvenience” but a “serious public safety concern,” and urged the House to back measures that would convene key agencies, identify delays and improve coordination.
Souza cited the 2023 Lahaina wildfire as an example of how limited evacuation routes can magnify risk and said the proposed task force should include West Oʻahu residents to ensure local perspectives inform planning. Several representatives registered reservations on individual reports while the chamber moved through the list; the overall motions to adopt the listed committee reports were carried by voice vote.
The adopted committee reports will refer accompanying resolutions and concurrent resolutions to their designated committees for follow-up and any additional action required by those committees.
