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This bill makes changes to vehicle tax and fee exemptions for disabled veterans in Hawaii by first exempting disabled veterans from the state's vehicle weight tax and simultaneously repealing their previous exemption from annual vehicle registration fees. The bill defines a "disabled veteran" as a Hawaii resident who has been honorably discharged from any branch of the United States armed forces and has been determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to have a 100% service-connected disability rating. The legislation aims to create greater consistency between tax and fee exemptions for active duty military members and disabled veterans. Specifically, the bill amends existing statutes to add disabled veterans to the list of those exempt from vehicle weight tax while removing the previous standalone statute that had granted them a complete exemption from annual vehicle registration fees. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing time for affected parties to prepare for the new tax and fee structure.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=607&year=2026