reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
HI Rev Stat § 226-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-11 Objectives and policies for the physical environment--land-based, shoreline, and marine resources.

 §226-11 Objectives and policies for the physical environment--land-based, shoreline, and marine resources. (a) Planning for the State's physical environment with regard to land-based, shoreline, and marine resources shall be directed towards achievement of the following objectives:  (1) Prudent use of Hawaii's land-based, shoreline, and marine resources.  (2) Effective protection of Hawaii's unique and fragile environmental resources.  (b) To achieve the land-based, shoreline, and marine resources objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Exercise an overall conservation ethic in the use of Hawaii's natural resources.  (2) Ensure compatibility between land-based and water-based activities and natural resources and ecological systems.  (3) Take into account the physical attributes of areas when planning and designing activities and facilities.  (4) Manage natural resources and environs to encourage their beneficial and multiple use without generating costly or irreparable environmental damage.  (5) Consider multiple uses in watershed areas, provided such uses do not detrimentally affect water quality and recharge functions.  (6) Encourage the protection of rare or endangered plant and animal species and habitats native to Hawaii.  (7) Provide public incentives that encourage private actions to protect significant natural resources from degradation or unnecessary depletion.  (8) Pursue compatible relationships among activities, facilities, and natural resources.  (9) Promote increased accessibility and prudent use of inland and shoreline areas for public recreational, educational, and scientific purposes. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §10]
HI Rev Stat § 226-12 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-12 Objective and policies for the physical environment--scenic, natural beauty, and historic resources.

 §226-12 Objective and policies for the physical environment--scenic, natural beauty, and historic resources. (a) Planning for the State's physical environment shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of enhancement of Hawaii's scenic assets, natural beauty, and multi-cultural/historical resources.  (b) To achieve the scenic, natural beauty, and historic resources objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Promote the preservation and restoration of significant natural and historic resources.  (2) Provide incentives to maintain and enhance historic, cultural, and scenic amenities.  (3) Promote the preservation of views and vistas to enhance the visual and aesthetic enjoyment of mountains, ocean, scenic landscapes, and other natural features.  (4) Protect those special areas, structures, and elements that are an integral and functional part of Hawaii's ethnic and cultural heritage.  (5) Encourage the design of developments and activities that complement the natural beauty of the islands. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §11]
HI Rev Stat § 226-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-13 Objectives and policies for the physical environment--land, air, and water quality.

 §226-13 Objectives and policies for the physical environment--land, air, and water quality. (a) Planning for the State's physical environment with regard to land, air, and water quality shall be directed towards achievement of the following objectives:  (1) Maintenance and pursuit of improved quality in Hawaii's land, air, and water resources.  (2) Greater public awareness and appreciation of Hawaii's environmental resources.  (b) To achieve the land, air, and water quality objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Foster educational activities that promote a better understanding of Hawaii's limited environmental resources.  (2) Promote the proper management of Hawaii's land and water resources.  (3) Promote effective measures to achieve desired quality in Hawaii's surface, ground, and coastal waters.  (4) Encourage actions to maintain or improve aural and air quality levels to enhance the health and well-being of Hawaii's people.  (5) Reduce the threat to life and property from erosion, flooding, tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and other natural or man-induced hazards and disasters.  (6) Encourage design and construction practices that enhance the physical qualities of Hawaii's communities.  (7) Encourage urban developments in close proximity to existing services and facilities.  (8) Foster recognition of the importance and value of the land, air, and water resources to Hawaii's people, their cultures and visitors. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §12]
HI Rev Stat § 226-14 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-14 Objective and policies for facility systems--in general.

  §226-14 Objective and policies for facility systems--in general. (a) Planning for the State's facility systems in general shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of water, transportation, sustainable development, climate change adaptation, sea level rise adaptation, waste disposal, and energy and telecommunication systems that support statewide social, economic, and physical objectives.  (b) To achieve the general facility systems objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Accommodate the needs of Hawaii's people through coordination of facility systems and capital improvement priorities in consonance with state and county plans.  (2) Encourage flexibility in the design and development of facility systems to promote prudent use of resources and accommodate changing public demands and priorities.  (3) Ensure that required facility systems can be supported within resource capacities and at reasonable cost to the user.  (4) Pursue alternative methods of financing programs and projects and cost-saving techniques in the planning, construction, and maintenance of facility systems.  (5) Identify existing and planned state facilities that are vulnerable to sea level rise, flooding impacts, and natural hazards.  (6) Assess a range of options to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise to existing and planned state facilities. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §13; am L 2021, c 178, §4]
HI Rev Stat § 226-15 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-15 Objectives and policies for facility systems--solid and liquid wastes.

 §226-15 Objectives and policies for facility systems--solid and liquid wastes. (a) Planning for the State's facility systems with regard to solid and liquid wastes shall be directed towards the achievement of the following objectives:  (1) Maintenance of basic public health and sanitation standards relating to treatment and disposal of solid and liquid wastes.  (2) Provision of adequate sewerage facilities for physical and economic activities that alleviate problems in housing, employment, mobility, and other areas.  (b) To achieve solid and liquid waste objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Encourage the adequate development of sewerage facilities that complement planned growth.  (2) Promote reuse and recycling to reduce solid and liquid wastes and employ a conservation ethic.  (3) Promote research to develop more efficient and economical treatment and disposal of solid and liquid wastes. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §14]
HI Rev Stat § 226-16 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-16 Objective and policies for facility systems--water.

 §226-16 Objective and policies for facility systems--water. (a) Planning for the State's facility systems with regard to water shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of the provision of water to adequately accommodate domestic, agricultural, commercial, industrial, recreational, and other needs within resource capacities.  (b) To achieve the facility systems water objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Coordinate development of land use activities with existing and potential water supply.  (2) Support research and development of alternative methods to meet future water requirements well in advance of anticipated needs.  (3) Reclaim and encourage the productive use of runoff water and wastewater discharges.  (4) Assist in improving the quality, efficiency, service, and storage capabilities of water systems for domestic and agricultural use.  (5) Support water supply services to areas experiencing critical water problems.  (6) Promote water conservation programs and practices in government, private industry, and the general public to help ensure adequate water to meet long-term needs. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §15]
HI Rev Stat § 226-17 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-17 Objectives and policies for facility systems--transportation.

 §226-17 Objectives and policies for facility systems--transportation. (a) Planning for the State's facility systems with regard to transportation shall be directed towards the achievement of the following objectives:  (1) An integrated multi-modal transportation system that services statewide needs and promotes the efficient, economical, safe, and convenient movement of people and goods.  (2) A statewide transportation system that is consistent with and will accommodate planned growth objectives throughout the State.  (b) To achieve the transportation objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Design, program, and develop a multi-modal system in conformance with desired growth and physical development as stated in this chapter;  (2) Coordinate state, county, federal, and private transportation activities and programs toward the achievement of statewide objectives;  (3) Encourage a reasonable distribution of financial responsibilities for transportation among participating governmental and private parties;  (4) Provide for improved accessibility to shipping, docking, and storage facilities;  (5) Promote a reasonable level and variety of mass transportation services that adequately meet statewide and community needs;  (6) Encourage transportation systems that serve to accommodate present and future development needs of communities;  (7) Encourage a variety of carriers to offer increased opportunities and advantages to interisland movement of people and goods;  (8) Increase the capacities of airport and harbor systems and support facilities to effectively accommodate transshipment and storage needs;  (9) Encourage the development of transportation systems and programs which would assist statewide economic growth and diversification;  (10) Encourage the design and development of transportation systems sensitive to the needs of affected communities and the quality of Hawaii's natural environment;  (11) Encourage safe and convenient use of low-cost, energy-efficient, non-polluting means of transportation;  (12) Coordinate intergovernmental land use and transportation planning activities to ensure the timely delivery of supporting transportation infrastructure in order to accommodate planned growth objectives; and  (13) Encourage diversification of transportation modes and infrastructure to promote alternate fuels and energy efficiency. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §16; am L 1993, c 149, §1; am L 1994, c 96, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 226-18.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-18.5 Objectives and policies for facility systems--telecommunications.

  §226-18.5 Objectives and policies for facility systems--telecommunications. (a) Planning for the State's telecommunications facility systems shall be directed towards the achievement of dependable, efficient, and economical statewide telecommunications systems capable of supporting the needs of the people.  (b) To achieve the telecommunications objective, it shall be the policy of this State to ensure the provision of adequate, reasonably priced, and dependable telecommunications services to accommodate demand.  (c) To further achieve the telecommunications objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Facilitate research and development of telecommunications systems and resources;  (2) Encourage public and private sector efforts to develop means for adequate, ongoing telecommunications planning;  (3) Promote efficient management and use of existing telecommunications systems and services; and  (4) Facilitate the development of education and training of telecommunications personnel. [L 1994, c 96, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 226-19 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-19 Objectives and policies for socio-cultural advancement--housing.

  §226-19 Objectives and policies for socio-cultural advancement--housing. (a) Planning for the State's socio-cultural advancement with regard to housing shall be directed toward the achievement of the following objectives:  (1) Greater opportunities for Hawaii's people to secure reasonably priced, safe, sanitary, and livable homes, located in suitable environments that satisfactorily accommodate the needs and desires of families and individuals, through collaboration and cooperation between government and nonprofit and for-profit developers to ensure that more rental and for sale affordable housing is made available to extremely low-, very low-, lower-, moderate-, and above moderate-income segments of Hawaii's population.  (2) The orderly development of residential areas sensitive to community needs and other land uses.  (3) The development and provision of affordable rental housing by the State to meet the housing needs of Hawaii's people.  (b) To achieve the housing objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Effectively accommodate the housing needs of Hawaii's people.  (2) Stimulate and promote feasible approaches that increase affordable rental and for sale housing choices for extremely low-, very low-, lower-, moderate-, and above moderate-income households.  (3) Increase homeownership and rental opportunities and choices in terms of quality, location, cost, densities, style, and size of housing.  (4) Promote appropriate improvement, rehabilitation, and maintenance of existing rental and for sale housing units and residential areas.  (5) Promote design and location of housing developments taking into account the physical setting, accessibility to public facilities and services, and other concerns of existing communities and surrounding areas.  (6) Facilitate the use of available vacant, developable, and underutilized urban lands for housing.  (7) Foster a variety of lifestyles traditional to Hawaii through the design and maintenance of neighborhoods that reflect the culture and values of the community.  (8) Promote research and development of methods to reduce the cost of housing construction in Hawaii. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §18; am L 1992, c 27, §2; am L 2017, c 82, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 226-20 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-20 Objectives and policies for socio-cultural advancement--health.

 §226-20 Objectives and policies for socio-cultural advancement--health. (a) Planning for the State's socio-cultural advancement with regard to health shall be directed towards achievement of the following objectives:  (1) Fulfillment of basic individual health needs of the general public.  (2) Maintenance of sanitary and environmentally healthful conditions in Hawaii's communities.  (3) Elimination of health disparities by identifying and addressing social determinants of health.  (b) To achieve the health objectives, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Provide adequate and accessible services and facilities for prevention and treatment of physical and mental health problems, including substance abuse.  (2) Encourage improved cooperation among public and private sectors in the provision of health care to accommodate the total health needs of individuals throughout the State.  (3) Encourage public and private efforts to develop and promote statewide and local strategies to reduce health care and related insurance costs.  (4) Foster an awareness of the need for personal health maintenance and preventive health care through education and other measures.  (5) Provide programs, services, and activities that ensure environmentally healthful and sanitary conditions.  (6) Improve the State's capabilities in preventing contamination by pesticides and other potentially hazardous substances through increased coordination, education, monitoring, and enforcement.  (7) Prioritize programs, services, interventions, and activities that address identified social determinants of health to improve native Hawaiian health and well-being consistent with the United States Congress' declaration of policy as codified in title 42 United States Code section 11702, and to reduce health disparities of disproportionately affected demographics, including native Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders, and Filipinos. The prioritization of affected demographic groups other than native Hawaiians may be reviewed every ten years and revised based on the best available epidemiological and public health data. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §19; am L 2014, c 155, §2] Law Journals and Reviews  Poisons in Our Communities: Environmental Justice's Role in Regulating Hawai`i's Biotechnology Industry. 40 UH L. Rev. 155 (2018).
HI Rev Stat § 226-21 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-21 Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement--education.

 §226-21 Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement--education. (a) Planning for the State's socio-cultural advancement with regard to education shall be directed towards achievement of the objective of the provision of a variety of educational opportunities to enable individuals to fulfill their needs, responsibilities, and aspirations.  (b) To achieve the education objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Support educational programs and activities that enhance personal development, physical fitness, recreation, and cultural pursuits of all groups.  (2) Ensure the provision of adequate and accessible educational services and facilities that are designed to meet individual and community needs.  (3) Provide appropriate educational opportunities for groups with special needs.  (4) Promote educational programs which enhance understanding of Hawaii's cultural heritage.  (5) Provide higher educational opportunities that enable Hawaii's people to adapt to changing employment demands.  (6) Assist individuals, especially those experiencing critical employment problems or barriers, or undergoing employment transitions, by providing appropriate employment training programs and other related educational opportunities.  (7) Promote programs and activities that facilitate the acquisition of basic skills, such as reading, writing, computing, listening, speaking, and reasoning.  (8) Emphasize quality educational programs in Hawaii's institutions to promote academic excellence.  (9) Support research programs and activities that enhance the education programs of the State. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §20]
HI Rev Stat § 226-22 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-22 Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement--social services.

 §226-22 Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement--social services. (a) Planning for the State's socio-cultural advancement with regard to social services shall be directed towards the achievement of the objective of improved public and private social services and activities that enable individuals, families, and groups to become more self-reliant and confident to improve their well-being.  (b) To achieve the social service objective, it shall be the policy of the State to:  (1) Assist individuals, especially those in need of attaining a minimally adequate standard of living and those confronted by social and economic hardship conditions, through social services and activities within the State's fiscal capacities.  (2) Promote coordination and integrative approaches among public and private agencies and programs to jointly address social problems that will enable individuals, families, and groups to deal effectively with social problems and to enhance their participation in society.  (3) Facilitate the adjustment of new residents, especially recently arrived immigrants, into Hawaii's communities.  (4) Promote alternatives to institutional care in the provision of long-term care for elder and disabled populations.  (5) Support public and private efforts to prevent domestic abuse and child molestation, and assist victims of abuse and neglect.  (6) Promote programs which assist people in need of family planning services to enable them to meet their needs. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §21; am L 1990, c 67, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 226-23 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|226. Hawaii State Planning Act|226-23 Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement--leisure.

 §226-23 Objective and policies for socio-cultural advancement--leisure. (a) Planning for the State's socio-cultural advancement with regard to leisure shall be directed towards the achievement of the objective of the adequate provision of resources to accommodate diverse cultural, artistic, and recreational needs for present and future generations.  (b) To achieve the leisure objective, it shall be the policy of this State to:  (1) Foster and preserve Hawaii's multi-cultural heritage through supportive cultural, artistic, recreational, and humanities-oriented programs and activities.  (2) Provide a wide range of activities and facilities to fulfill the cultural, artistic, and recreational needs of all diverse and special groups effectively and efficiently.  (3) Enhance the enjoyment of recreational experiences through safety and security measures, educational opportunities, and improved facility design and maintenance.  (4) Promote the recreational and educational potential of natural resources having scenic, open space, cultural, historical, geological, or biological values while ensuring that their inherent values are preserved.  (5) Ensure opportunities for everyone to use and enjoy Hawaii's recreational resources.  (6) Assure the availability of sufficient resources to provide for future cultural, artistic, and recreational needs.  (7) Provide adequate and accessible physical fitness programs to promote the physical and mental well-being of Hawaii's people.  (8) Increase opportunities for appreciation and participation in the creative arts, including the literary, theatrical, visual, musical, folk, and traditional art forms.  (9) Encourage the development of creative expression in the artistic disciplines to enable all segments of Hawaii's population to participate in the creative arts.  (10) Assure adequate access to significant natural and cultural resources in public ownership. [L 1978, c 100, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §22]