Bill > HB979

This bill requires landlords filing summary possession proceedings (eviction lawsuits) to include their current general excise tax (GET) license number in the court complaint, with the complaint being dismissed if this information is not provided. The bill mandates that the Hawaii Judiciary submit an annual list to the Department of Taxation detailing summary possession cases, which must include the case number, name of the person seeking property possession, their general excise tax license number, and the complaint filing date. The general excise tax license is a state tax registration number that businesses must obtain to legally conduct business in Hawaii, and in this context, it helps ensure that rental income is being properly reported and taxed. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in rental property management by linking tax compliance with legal proceedings. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000, which appears to be a placeholder date typically used in draft legislation.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=979&year=2026