RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT.

Added the establishment of the Banyan Drive Community Development District in Hilo, Hawaii Island, to address underutilized public land and improve safety and community facilities.

Updated the Hawaii Community Development Authority's board composition to include two representatives for the new Banyan Drive district and clarified voting eligibility for members of various districts.

Revised the stadium authority's reporting requirements to include documentation regarding ground lease approval authority and shared infrastructure agreements.

Changed the Act's effective date from July 1, 3000, to July 1, 2050.

Adjusted funding appropriations, including a specific $2,000,000 appropriation for the new Banyan Drive district and a $4,000,000 appropriation for the Halawa district.

Added a new duty for the stadium authority to engage and retain experts and consultants on a contractual basis to assist with its powers and duties.

Added a specific reference to 'part X' in the description of board members, clarifying that the two transit-oriented development experts are appointed specifically for that part of the chapter.

Updated bill metadata including author name, version number, and timestamps to reflect the transition from HD2 to HD3.

Adjusted formatting and line breaks in the legislative findings and board member list for consistency.

Updated the bill author from Steven Lum to Michael Hamasaki and adjusted version control numbers and timestamps.

Expanded the legislative findings to explicitly include the Halawa/Aloha Stadium rail station and surrounding transit-oriented development neighborhood in the district's scope.

Deleted language requiring the appointment of two transit-oriented development experts and specific ex officio nonvoting members to the authority.

Changed the annual reporting requirement from 'not less than twenty days' to 'no less than twenty days' prior to the legislative session.

Replaced the term 'moneys' with 'funds' throughout the text for consistency.

Updated the parking hub requirements to explicitly state that no minimum parking requirements shall apply to developments, with an exception only for disabled parking stalls.

Deleted a new section requiring the Comptroller to verify that invoices for the Halawa community development district's capital costs comply with applicable law.

Reordered the bill's sections and modified the report title and summary to reflect the House version's structure and priorities.

Removed an appropriation of $728,927 for three full-time equivalent positions in the Department of Accounting and General Services.

Modified the appropriation for the stadium development special fund to remove a specific dollar amount, leaving it as a blank to be filled in later.

Changed the effective date of the Act from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 3000.

New requirement for the Comptroller to verify all capital cost invoices against applicable law before funds are released.

Spending of appropriated funds is now conditional on the submission and formal acceptance of a land use report and a definitive community facilities district plan.

New statutory guidelines requiring development plans to include affordable housing, public spaces, commuting infrastructure, and specific percentages of electric vehicle-ready parking.

Requirement for the Stadium Authority to retain an independent qualified stadium construction expert with proven experience, distinct from standard procurement consultants.

Responsibilities shifted so the HCDA manages zoning and district infrastructure, while the Stadium Authority retains sole responsibility for the stadium facility and surrounding area.

Appropriation of $728,927 for three new full-time equivalent positions in the Department of Accounting and General Services.

The district name changed from 'Stadium Development District' to 'Halawa Community Development District' throughout the text.