Bill > HB1090

This bill amends Hawaii's county powers statute to exempt the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) from certain county user fees, specifically limiting these fees to a maximum of $100,000 in the aggregate per year for services such as stormwater management systems and water and sewer services. The bill ensures that even if the DHHL does not pay these fees, counties cannot deny essential services to the department. This change appears to be designed to support the DHHL, which is a state agency responsible for managing lands set aside for Native Hawaiians, by reducing its financial burden and ensuring continued access to critical municipal services. The bill modifies existing law by inserting new provisions that cap user fees for the DHHL and explicitly prohibit service denial, mirroring similar protections already in place for the Department of Transportation. The amendment will take effect immediately upon the bill's approval.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1090&year=2025