KA ‘AHA KENEKOA
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2023
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Senator Stanley Chang, Chair |
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Senator Dru Mamo Kanuha, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023 |
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1:00 PM |
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Conference Room 225 & Videoconference State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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A G E N D A
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RELATING TO TAX CREDITS. Increases the amount of the tax credit for individuals and households and the adjusted gross income eligibility cap for the income tax credit for low-income household renters using tax brackets for individuals and different categories of households. For taxable years beginning after 12/1/2024. Provides for increases of each tax credit amount every three years based on the consumer price index.
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HOU, WAM |
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RELATING TO DOWN PAYMENTS. Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates funds.
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HOU, WAM |
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RELATING TO HOUSING DISCRIMINATION. Allows counties to prohibit discrimination against renters based on their source of income.
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HOU, JDC |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. Restricts any county from disapproving or imposing certain conditions on a housing development project or an emergency shelter unless the county meets certain requirements.
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HOU, WAM |
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RELATING TO HOUSING. Establishes the rent reporting for credit pilot program within the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation, whereby which participant tenants may elect to have their rent payment information reported by participant landlords to consumer reporting agencies to generate and build credit. Requires a report to governor and legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2027.
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HOU, CPN/WAM |
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RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Temporarily exempts affordable housing projects from specific state and county fees and exactions related to discretionary approval or ministerial permitting, except application fees payable to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; provided that the units are exclusively made available to certain qualified residents who are owner or renter occupants and own no other real property. Repeals 6/30/2028.
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HOU, JDC |
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RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Allows a bank to invest, in aggregate, up to two per cent of the bank's total assets in limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations formed to invest in affordable housing residential properties. Requires approval from the commissioner of financial institutions to exceed this amount.
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RELATING TO HOUSING. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and Hawaii Public Housing Authority's programs to develop affordable rental and for sale housing in the State. Appropriates funds.
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Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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_____________________________________ Senator Stanley Chang Chair |
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