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This concurrent resolution requests that Hawaii's counties authorize a portion of their general excise and fuel tax revenues to be used for maintaining privately-owned roadways that are open to the public. The resolution highlights several key contextual points: many private roads are heavily used by first responders and school buses, but road maintenance costs fall entirely on private owners who often lack financial resources to make necessary repairs. The counties currently have varying policies but generally do not repair private roads to meet county standards. By seeking to allow tax funds to be used for maintenance of these roads, the resolution aims to increase public safety and transportation accessibility. The resolution will be transmitted to transportation and taxation directors, as well as mayors of Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai counties, formally requesting their consideration of this funding approach for road maintenance.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=68&year=2025