STAND. COM. REP. NO. (~2~_24
Honolulu, Hawaii
APR15 , 2024
RE: H.R. No. 77
H.D. 1
Honorable Scott K. Saiki
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Second State Legislature
Regular Session of 2024
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Water & Land, to which was referred H.R.
No. 77 entitled:
“HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ISSUE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING
WITHIN THE WAIPAHU COMMUNITY AND URGING THE STATE, CITY AND
COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND MILITARY TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADDRESS
THIS CONCERN,”
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to recognize the issue of
illegal dumping within the Waipahu community and urge the State,
City and County of Honolulu, and military to work together to
address this concern.
Prior to the hearing on this measure, your Committee posted
and made available for public review a proposed H.D. 1, which
deletes the contents of this measure and instead strongly urges
the City and County of Honolulu to reconsider using the Waipio
Soccer Complex as its next landfill site.
Your Committee received testimony in support of the proposed
H.D. 1 from one member of the Honolulu City Council; Hawaii Youth
Soccer Association; Hui 0 Ho’ohonua; and numerous individuals.
Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the proposed
H.D. 1 from one individual.
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Your Committee finds that the proposed H.D. 1~ recognizes that
the conversion of the Waipio Soccer Complex, which serves as a
crucial hub for collegiate, high school, and amateur sports and
recreational activities and provides opportunities for the
community to engage in physical fitness and social interaction,
into a landfill site would:
(1) Pose detrimental effects on the environment, including
soil contamination, air pollution, and disruption of
wildlife habitats, including nearby marine and wetland
habitats;
(2) Adversely affect the health and well-being of nearby
residents, exposing them to potential hazards associated
with waste-disposal activities, such as odors, noise,
and increased traffic congestion; and
(3) Significantly affect Waipahu High School, which is
located in close proximity to the Waipio Soccer Complex,
and potentially expose students, faculty, and staff to
health risks and environmental hazards.
Your Committee further finds that there exist alternative
sites for landfill development that are less ecologically
sensitive and more suitable for accommodating waste-management
needs without compromising the integrity of recreational spaces
and the natural environment.
Your Committee has amended this measure by adopting the
proposed H.D. 1.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
Committee on Water & Land that is attached to this report, your
Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.R. No. 77, as
amended herein, and recommends its adoption in the form attached
hereto as H.R. No. 77, H.D. 1.
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Respectfully submitted on
behalf of the members of the
Committee on Water & Land,
ICHIYAMA, jr
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 State of Hawaii
House of Representatives
The Thirty-second Legislature
Record of Votes of the Committee on Water & Land
Bill/Resolution No.: Committee Referral: Date:
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D The committee is reconsidering its previous decision on the measure.
The recommendation is to: D Pass, unamended (as is) Ef’ Pass, with amendments (HD) C Hold
C Pass short form bill with HD to recommit for future public hearing (recommit)
WAL Members Ayes Ayes (WR) Nays Excused
1. ICHIYAMA, Linda (C)
2. POEPOE, Mahina (VC) /
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3. CHUN, Cory M. /
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4. GANADEN, Sonny /
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5. HASHEM, Mark J. /
6. MIZUNO, May Besario 7
7. MORIKAWA, Dee
8. TAKAYAMA, Gregg 7
9. SOUZA, Kanani 4/
TOTAL (9) a3 ‘0
The recommendation is: 4. Adopted
If joint referral,
LI Not Adopted
did not support recommendation.
commi ee acronym(s)
Vice Chair’s or designee’s signature: ~ !C’~2L
Distribution: Original (White) — Committee Duplicate (Yellow) — Chief Clerk’s Office Duplicate (Pink) — HMSO