Hawaii SB2001: Relating to the Banyan Drive Community Development District.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to the banyan drive community development district.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE BANYAN DRIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the Waiakea peninsula, which includes Banyan Drive and was historically known as Makaoku, is an area of significant cultural and historical importance to the island of Hawaii. Its strategic location near Hilo town and the sites of the Merrie Monarch Festival make it a primary center for community activities and tourism that supports the State's cultural identity and economy. However, the legislature finds that the area currently requires focused revitalization to address conditions of blight. Issues such as a lack of adequate cultural stewardship, public safety, the declining health of historic banyan trees, poor lighting, and a substandard pedestrian experience have hindered the area's potential and diminished its value to the community. To address these challenges, the legislature determines that regaining state control over lands within the district in the near term is essential for successful renewal. By establishing a community development district under the 2026-2515 SB2001 GDI SMA-l.docx Page 2 S.B. NO. H.D. C.D. jurisdiction of the Hawaii community development authority, the area can be revitalized in a way that fosters cultural enrichment and enables cultural activities, events, and uses to coexist effectively with standalone hotel, commercial, and public uses. This transformation will include the development of cultural and public …

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Sponsors

• Lorraine Inouye (D, 1) · primary sponsor
• Brandon Elefante (D, 16)
• Kurt Fevella (R, 20)
• Mike Gabbard (D, 21)
• Dru Kanuha (D, 3)
• Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2)

Latest actions

1. July 9, 2026: Act 206, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308).
2. July 9, 2026: Act 206, 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308).
3. May 8, 2026: Enrolled to Governor.
4. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5. May 6, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
6. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos excused (1).
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
8. May 1, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
9. May 1, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 213-26) as amended in (CD 1).
10. May 1, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.

Votes

• Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos excused (1) (May 6, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
• none. (May 1, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (May 1, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Shimizu voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (April 14, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• FIN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 7, 2026): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB2001?

SB2001 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to the Banyan Drive Community Development District.

What does SB2001 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to the banyan drive community development district.

What is the status of SB2001?

Signed into law as of July 9, 2026. Latest action: Act 206, on 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308). (July 9, 2026).

Who sponsored SB2001?

Lorraine Inouye (D, 1), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB2001?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2001&year=2026