Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committees on Transportation and Government Operations and Intergovernmental Affairs, to which was referred S.B. No. 2829 entitled:

beg leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to make an appropriation for a grant-in-aid to the County of Kauai for acquisition of land and planning for improvements to Pouli Road, Kauai.

Your Committees received testimony in support of this measure from the Mayor of Kauai County, members of the Kauai County Council, and the Kapaa Business Association.

This measure is part of Kauai's long-term traffic relief plans. Land acquisition to extend and improve Pouli Road is one of the priority proposals. This project is an important element in relieving congestion and improving traffic flow between Kuhio Highway and the Kapa`a By-pass Road. It is a key initiative in addressing a significant infrastructure issue in the island's most populated district.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Transportation and Government Operations and Intergovernmental Affairs that are attached to this report, your Committees are in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2829 and recommend that it pass Second Reading and be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.