Bill > HB657

This bill modifies vehicle tax and fee exemptions for disabled veterans in Hawaii by adding an exemption from the state's vehicle weight tax for disabled veterans while simultaneously repealing their previous exemption from annual vehicle registration fees. Specifically, the bill defines a "disabled veteran" as a Hawaii resident who has been honorably discharged from the U.S. 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, effectively changing the financial obligations for disabled veterans regarding vehicle-related taxes and fees. The bill provides a clear definition of who qualifies as a disabled veteran and modifies existing statutes to reflect these changes, with the new provisions set to take effect on July 1, 3000 (which is likely a placeholder date for future implementation).

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=657&year=2026