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This bill amends Section 302A-1603 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to add a new exemption from school impact fees for housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) for beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. Currently, the law already provides several exemptions from school impact fees, including housing that permanently excludes school-aged children, transient accommodations, nonresidential development, and developments with existing education contribution agreements. The new provision specifically ensures that housing developed by DHHL for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries will not be required to pay school impact fees. This change appears to support housing development for Native Hawaiians by removing a potential financial barrier. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval, and it does not affect any rights, penalties, or proceedings that were already in place before its enactment.

Government Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1407&year=2025