Bill Text: HI HB94 | 2019 | Regular Session | Introduced

Hawaii House Bill 94 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Relating To Private Roads.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-01-30 - The committee(s) on WLH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. [HB94 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2019-HB94-Introduced.html

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	94
THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2019
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to private roads.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. The legislature finds that there are many roads throughout Hawaii that are not owned by either the State or any county, and whose private ownership is unknown. Historically, these roads may have been indicated on a subdivision plat. These roads may also have been a remnant of a former road or a small portion of a larger public road. Although these roads are often used by and for the benefit of the public, the roads do not receive necessary repair and maintenance. In some cases, the roads have fallen into significant disrepair.

The legislature also finds that Act 194, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016, expanded the authority of the State and the counties to condemn these roads. Act 194, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016, also provided the State and counties with a three-year exemption from any requirements to maintain or improve a road taken by condemnation.

The purpose of this Act is to require the attorney general to condemn eight roads on the island of Oahu.

SECTION 2. The attorney general shall take all action necessary to condemn the following roads on the island of Oahu:

(1) Auld Lane, from Olomea Street to North King Street;

(2) Iao Lane, from Olomea Street to Auld Lane;

(3) Rawlins Lane, from Auld Lane to its terminus;

(4) Akau Lane, from Hikina Lane to its terminus;

(5) Colburn Street, from Puuhale Road to Kalihi Street;

(6) Kalani Street, from Puuhale Road to Mokauea Street;

(7) Hau Street, from Puuhale Road to Kalihi Street; and

(8) Hart Street, from Puuhale Road to Kalihi Street;

provided that condemnation proceedings shall be initiated no later than January 1, 2020.

SECTION 3. The attorney general shall submit a report to the legislature on the status of the condemnation proceedings required by this Act no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular sessions of 2020, 2021, and 2022.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:	_____________________________

Report Title:

AG; Condemnation; Private Roads

Description:

Requires the Attorney General to condemn certain private roads on the island of Oahu.

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