HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-21 Letter to Karl Rhoads and Jarrett Keohokalole SB 2701 Relating to Agricultural Buildings +tv ar •• Roy Takemoto
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February 21, 2020
Kenekoa/Senator Karl Rhoads, Luna Ho`omalu/Chair
Kenekoa/Senator Jarrett Keohokalole, Hope Luna Ho`omalu/Vice Chair
Committee on Judiciary
Dear Chair Rhoads, Vice Chair Keohokalole, and Committee Members:
RE: SB 2701 Relating to Agricultural Buildings
A year ago, the Senate passed SB 940 which recognized that there needs to be
a method of verification if exemptions to a Building Code are conditional, and if those
conditions are to be taken seriously. SB 2701 would seem to be substantially the same.
I believe that SB 940 and SB 2701 provide an appropriate balance between the
need for verification and the right of privacy. Inspection is limited to agricultural
buildings, it is limited in the personnel who can investigate, it is limited as to purpose,
and puts the burden on government to seek court oversight if there is a dispute.
I support SB 2701 and urge its adoption.
Res•ec Ily Submitted,
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Harry Kim
MAYOR
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