SR85 • 2026

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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Sponsor: SAN BUENAVENTURA, HASHIMOTO, MCKELVEY
Last action: 2026-04-09
Official status: Report and Resolution Adopted.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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REQUESTING THE PLANNING 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 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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Bill History

2026-04-09 S
Report and Resolution Adopted.
2026-04-08 S
One Day Notice 04-09-26.
2026-04-08 S
Reported from EIG/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3463) with recommendation of adoption.
2026-03-30 S
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha, Keohokalole.
2026-03-30 S
The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, Richards, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) DeCoite.
2026-03-27 S
The committee(s) on EIG/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-30-26 1:02PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
2026-03-19 S
Referred to EIG/HHS.
2026-03-16 S
Offered.

Official Summary Text

REQUESTING THE PLANNING 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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SR85

THE SENATE

S.R. NO.

85

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

SENATE 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 Senate 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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Report Title:
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County
Planning; Building Permits; Kupuna; Parking; Operating Hours