STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1446

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: S.C.R. No. 65

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, to which was referred S.C.R. No. 65 entitled:

"SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION URGING THE STADIUM AUTHORITY TO FINALIZE A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM AND TO CONTINUE ITS EFFORTS IN EARNEST TO CREATE THE NEW ALOHA STADIUM ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose and intent of this measure is to urge the Stadium Authority to finalize a contract for the construction of the new Aloha Stadium and to continue its efforts in earnest to create the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Accounting and General Services and Aloha Hālawa District Partners LLC.

Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from three individuals.

Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Stadium Authority.

Your Committee finds that since 2019, the Stadium Authority has been overseeing the development of a masterplan of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District (NASED), including a new stadium facility. Your Committee further finds that the NASED Project will make optimal use of public land for the economic, residential, educational, and social benefit of residents and visitors. The timely procurement and successful delivery of the NASED Project is critical to avoid delays and to leverage the years of work and investment to support Hawaii's economic future, sports culture, and community development. Your Committee concludes that finalizing a contract for the construction of the New Aloha Stadium will streamline the development process and ensure readiness for construction.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development and Tourism that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of S.C.R. No. 65 and recommends its adoption.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism,

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LYNN DECOITE, Chair