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SB 2306

RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE FEES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

SB 2306 modifies Hawaii administrative fees; currently in committee review with hearings scheduled and deferred pending further consideration.

The committee(s) on WLA deferred the measure until 02-13-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
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Bill Summary · SB 2306

Legislative bill overview

SB 2306 relates to administrative fees in Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill has been referred to the Water, Land, and Agriculture (WLA) committee and the Ways and Means (WAM) committee, suggesting it may involve fee structures for state agencies or programs under their jurisdiction.

Why is this important

Administrative fees directly affect how state agencies fund operations and what costs are passed to the public or businesses. Changes to these fees can impact program accessibility, business compliance costs, and state revenue generation.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee amount and burden: Without seeing the actual bill text, the primary dispute likely centers on whether proposed fee increases are justified or create undue hardship for affected parties
  • Equity concerns: Fees may disproportionately affect certain user groups, small businesses, or lower-income residents depending on what activities or permits are being charged for
  • Revenue use: Questions may arise about whether collected fees are appropriately allocated to support the programs they fund, or if they're being redirected elsewhere

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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