#Public Land Development Corp.

PLDC-Killing Bill Passed, Sent to Governor

The state House of Representatives today agreed to amendments made by the Senate which avoided having the measure sent to a conference committee.

Solomon Considering Legal Action Following Threatening Email

The Big Island legislator has consulted police and the state attorney general on the matter, and may seek a restraining order against the email’s author.

UPDATE: Senate Amends PLDC Bill, Now Similar to House Version

House Bill 1133, which was heard by the Committee on Ways and Means, appears to be the only PLDC-killing bill still active in the Legislature.

PLDC-Killing Bill Scheduled for Hearing Next Week

The hearing will be the first for either of the anti-PLDC bills since the House and Senate swapped their versions in mid-February.

UPDATE: Senate Unanimous in Repeal of PLDC

After a bill dismantling the controversial agency was passed by the state House, the Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved one of its own.

Bill That Would Repeal PLDC Moves to Senate

The measure received near-unanimous support during votes today and Wednesday before moving to the Senate.

Two House Panels Vote to Dismantle PLDC

The committees were unanimous in their intent to repeal the state law creating the Public Land Development Corp.

Abercrombie Puts PLDC Rules on Hold, Orders More Meetings

The governor has directed the controversial agency’s rule-making be delayed while public concerns are addressed.

Sierra Club Targets Legislators on PLDC Repeal

The club is encouraging the public to lobby their legislators and has launched a website stating the positions they have taken on the controversial agency.

LETTER: Former Senator Explains Legislative Subterfuge of PLDC

A longtime former state lawmaker weighs in on the history of the law that spawned the controversial Public Land Development Corp.

Sierra Club Blasts PLDC’s Decision for Single Hearing

The club called the decision not to go back out to the neighbor islands “a new low” for the embattled agency.

ANALYSIS: Public Protest Too Much For Development Agency?

The Public Land Development Corporation will take its latest version of operating rules to public hearing, but only to one and only on Oahu.

Controversial Agency To Consider Rule Changes Oct. 11

The Public Land Development Corp. will take up the amendments and adoption of a strategic plan at its next meeting in Honolulu.

Land Development Agency Gets Rough Reception

Those testifying tonight at the first meeting held by the Public Land Development Corp. were critical of both its proposed rules and mission.

Monday Hearing Set For State Development Agency

The Public Land Development Corp. will hold hearings on the Big Island next week on its operating rules.