Bill > SB1409

This bill amends Hawaii's county powers statute to exempt the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) from certain county user fees, specifically limiting the aggregate annual user fees that counties can charge DHHL to $100,000, and ensuring that county services will not be denied to DHHL even if these fees are not paid. The bill adds language to two sections of the existing law: one related to stormwater management system user fees and another related to water and sewer services. By creating this exemption, the bill provides financial relief to DHHL, which is a state agency responsible for managing lands set aside for Native Hawaiians. The exemption applies to various types of user fees, including those for stormwater infrastructure and water/sewer services, and ensures that DHHL will continue to receive essential county services regardless of its ability to pay the full user fee amount. The bill takes effect immediately upon approval.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1409&year=2026