HR73 • 2026

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.

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Sponsor: CHUN, AMATO, IWAMOTO, MATAYOSHI, PERRUSO, POEPOE, REYES ODA, SHIMIZU, TAKAYAMA, TEMPLO
Last action: 2026-04-02
Official status: 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 none excused (0).
Effective date: Not listed

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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.

What This Bill Does

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.
County Planning; Building Permits; Kupuna; Parking; Operating Hours

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Amendments

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HD1

Hawaii published version HD1

Plain English: HR73 HD1 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R.

HR73 HD1 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R.
NO.
73 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 H.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII HOUSE RESOLUTION 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.

Bill History

2026-04-02 H
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 none excused (0).
2026-04-02 H
Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1714-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending referral to WAL.
2026-04-01 H
The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Amato, Hartsfield.
2026-03-30 H
Resolution scheduled to be heard by HSH on Wednesday, 04-01-26 10:00AM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-18 H
Referred to HSH, WAL, referral sheet 18
2026-03-16 H
Offered
2026-03-12 H
To be offered.

Official Summary Text

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.
County Planning; Building Permits; Kupuna; Parking; Operating Hours

Current Bill Text

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HR73

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.R. NO.

73

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

HOUSE RESOLUTION

requesting the planning department of each county to
establish kupuna-friendly building permit requirements for parking
accessibility and private businesses operating hours
.

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WHEREAS, parking
is a foundational access issue for people with disabilities and older adults,
with inadequate parking availability increasing safety risks, including falls
and injuries; and

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WHEREAS, when
accessible and van accessible parking spaces are insufficient, kupuna with
mobility disabilities are effectively excluded from participating in community
life, accessing services, and engaging in employment, commerce, and civic
activities; and

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WHEREAS, according
to the Disability and Communications Access Board, individuals that qualify for
accessible parking spaces often cannot find available parking spaces that
accommodate their needs; and

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WHEREAS, additionally,
during the COVID-19 pandemic, many stores adjusted their hours for kupuna and
customers with vulnerable immune systems, which successfully allowed greater
access to goods and services for kupuna; and

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WHEREAS, it
is critical for the State to increase opportunities for kupuna to participate
in the community and access necessary goods and services; now, therefore,

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BE IT
RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-third Legislature of the
State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, that the planning department of each
county is requested to establish kupuna-friendly building permit requirements
to plan for the State's aging population that:

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Require private businesses and malls to
accommodate special hours for kupuna to enter; and

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Increase the minimum number of parking spaces
designated for non-disabled and disabled kupuna; and

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BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Mayor
of each county, members of each County Council, and Planning Director of each
county's planning department.

OFFERED BY:

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County
Planning; Building Permits; Kupuna; Parking; Operating Hours