RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

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Sponsor: LEE, C., CHANG, ELEFANTE, HASHIMOTO, RHOADS
Last action: 2026-05-08
Official status: Enrolled to Governor.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not specify exact amounts for funds appropriated.

Summer Streets Pilot Program

This bill requires each county in Hawaii to work with the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes roads to cars during summer and opens them for pedestrians, cyclists, and community activities.

What This Bill Does

Requires each county to collaborate with HCDA to set up a Summer Streets Pilot Program.
Authorizes counties to consult with the Department of Health when planning the program.
Asks each county to submit an initial proposal to HCDA by December 31, 2026.
Requires HCDA to report findings and recommendations to the Legislature before the regular session in 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

All counties in Hawaii
The Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA)
Local businesses and residents

Terms To Know

Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA): A state agency that works on community development projects.
Summer Streets Pilot Program: A program where roads are closed to cars during summer and opened for pedestrians, cyclists, and outdoor activities.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify the exact amount of funds allocated.
It is unclear how each county will implement the program based on their unique needs and resources.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

CD1

Hawaii published version CD1

Plain English: SB3029 CD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB3029 CD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
3029 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII H.D.

HD1

Hawaii published version HD1

Plain English: SB3029 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB3029 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
3029 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII H.D.

HD2

Hawaii published version HD2

Plain English: SB3029 HD2 THE SENATE S.B.

SB3029 HD2 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
3029 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII H.D.

SD1

Hawaii published version SD1

Plain English: SB3029 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB3029 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
3029 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT .

Bill History

2026-05-08 S
Enrolled to Governor.
2026-05-08 S
Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
2026-05-06 H
Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
2026-05-06 H
Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Olds, Shimizu voting no (3) and Representative(s) Alcos excused (1).
2026-05-06 S
Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none).
2026-05-01 H
Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
2026-05-01 H
Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 215-26) as amended in (CD 1).
2026-05-01 S
48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
2026-05-01 S
Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 215-26).
2026-05-01 H
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Kitagawa, Miyake, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-05-01 S
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-04-30 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 11:20AM in conference room 329.
2026-04-29 H
Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 11:10AM in conference room 329.
2026-04-28 H
Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Wednesday, 04-29-26 11:10AM in conference room 329.
2026-04-27 H
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 761).
2026-04-24 S
Senate Conferees Appointed: Lee, C. Chairs; Inouye Co-Chair; Lamosao.
2026-04-20 S
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).
2026-04-20 H
House Conferees Appointed: Kila, Kitagawa Co-Chairs; Miyake, Muraoka.
2026-04-16 H
Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
2026-04-16 S
Senate disagrees with House amendments.
2026-04-16 S
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 730).
2026-04-14 H
Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
2026-04-10 H
Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-14-26.
2026-04-10 H
Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2155-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
2026-04-07 H
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos, Gedeon; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-04-02 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 04-07-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-30 H
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
2026-03-30 H
Reported from TRN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1560-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2026-03-27 H
The committee on TRN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Kila, Miyake, Evslin, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, Cochran; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) La Chica, Muraoka, Pierick.
2026-03-24 H
Bill scheduled for decision making on Friday, 03-27-26 10:30AM in conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-24 H
The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-27-26 at 10:30 AM.
2026-03-19 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by TRN on Tuesday, 03-24-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-10 H
Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 16
2026-03-10 H
Pass First Reading
2026-03-06 H
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 98) in amended form (SD 1).
2026-03-06 S
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) Awa, Fevella). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
2026-03-05 S
One Day Notice 03-06-26.
2026-03-05 S
Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2742) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
2026-03-03 S
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2026-02-25 S
The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 03-03-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2026-02-23 S
The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:56AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2026-02-20 S
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2026-02-20 S
Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2609) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2026-02-18 S
The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.
2026-02-13 S
The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 1:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
2026-01-30 S
Referred to WLA, WAM.
2026-01-26 S
Passed First Reading.
2026-01-23 S
Introduced.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
HCDA; Counties; DOH; Summer Streets Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation ($)
Requires each county, in collaboration with the Hawaii Community Development Authority, to establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other community-driven activities. Authorizes each county to consult with the Department of Health. Requires each county to submit an initial proposal to HCDA. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Current Bill Text

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SB3029

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

3029

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING
TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION 1.
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The
legislature finds that fostering vibrant, sustainable, and livable communities
can support the health, well-being, and connectivity of all residents.
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Streets and public spaces are invaluable
resources that, when adapted for multi-use purposes, can enhance community life
by providing safe and inclusive opportunities for recreation, active
transportation, and cultural engagement.
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In line with this vision, Hawaii seeks to establish a summer streets
program to reimagine urban spaces, drawing inspiration from the successful
pilot program initiated in Malmo, Sweden in 2017.

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The legislature further finds that Malmo's
program demonstrated the transformative power of temporarily repurposing
streets and public spaces into dynamic areas for pedestrian use, cycling, and
community-centered activities.
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This
initiative not only encouraged greater public participation and physical
activity, but also bolstered local businesses and improved environmental
outcomes.
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By creating similar spaces
across Hawaii, the State can build stronger connections between residents,
foster a sense of belonging, and promote healthier lifestyles.

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Hawaii's unique geographic and cultural
landscape offers a compelling opportunity to adapt and expand upon the Malmo
model.
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Beyond transforming streets, this
initiative will emphasize the importance of creating accessible public spaces
that act as hubs for social interaction, cultural events, and local
markets.
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These spaces will serve as
central gathering points, enriching the lives of residents and supporting a
stronger sense of community identity.

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The legislature believes that a program modeled
after Malmo's program aligns with the State's goal of reducing carbon
emissions, encouraging sustainable transportation, and promoting community
health.
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By prioritizing active
lifestyles and providing equitable access to public spaces, the program will
address public health challenges, such as physical inactivity, mental
well-being, and social isolation while supporting local businesses and reducing
environmental impact.

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Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to:

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(1)
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Require
each county, in collaboration with the
Hawaii community
development authority
, to establish a summer streets pilot program that
temporarily closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and
cyclist uses; and

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(2)
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Require
each county to submit an initial proposal to the executive director of the
Hawaii community development authority.

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SECTION 2.
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(a)
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Each county, in collaboration with the Hawaii community development
authority, shall establish a summer streets pilot program that temporarily
closes vehicular traffic and repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use,
outdoor events, temporary installations, and other community-driven activities.

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(b)
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In developing the summer streets pilot
program, each county shall identify and designate specific streets for
pedestrianization, prioritizing areas that will best benefit from reduced
vehicular traffic, and that are central to local commerce, cultural activities,
and community engagement.
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The summer
streets pilot program shall support sustainable transportation options,
including the provision of bike lanes and enhanced pedestrian pathways.

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(c)
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Each county shall submit initial proposals
for the summer streets pilot program, including locations, schedule for road
closures, types of activities and amenities to be provided, and a breakdown of
projected costs to the executive director of the Hawaii community development
authority no later than December 31, 2026.

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(d)
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The Hawaii community development authority
shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any
proposed legislation, to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the
convening of the regular session of
2027.

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SECTION
3.
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There is appropriated out of the
general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $
or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for
the Hawaii community development authority to allocate to
each county for the summer streets pilot program required by this Act.

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The
sum appropriated shall be expended by the
Hawaii community
development authority
for the purposes of this Act.

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SECTION
4.
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This Act shall take effect on July 1,
2026.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

HCDA;
Counties; Summer Streets Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation

Description:

Requires
each county, in collaboration with the Hawaii Community Development Authority to
establish a Summer Streets Pilot Program that closes vehicular traffic and
repurposes roads for pedestrian and cyclist use, outdoor events, and other
community-driven activities.
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Requires
each county to submit an initial proposal to the Hawaii Community Development
Authority.
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Requires a report to the
Legislature.
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Appropriates funds.

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