Honorable Calvin K.Y. Say

Speaker, House of Representatives

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2003

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committees on Economic Development and Business Concerns and Human Services and Housing, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 49 entitled:

beg leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this concurrent resolution is to address the impact of new housing developments on educational facilities and other infrastructure by establishing a temporary Smart Growth Advisory Council (Council) within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT).

The Office of Planning submitted testimony supporting the intent of this measure. The Land Use Research Foundation of Hawaii submitted testimony in opposition.

Your Committees find that continued development may have negative impacts on the State's infrastructure and natural environment. The Council will assist the Legislature in developing long-term strategies to address this issue.

Your Committees also recognize that concerns were raised regarding the cost implications of establishing the Council. Your Committees encourage DBEDT and the Council to consider using technology, such as videoconferencing, to minimize costs associated with the Council.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Economic Development and Business Concerns and Human Services and Housing that are attached to this report, your Committees concur with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 49 and recommend that it be referred to the Committee on Finance.