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SB 406

RELATING TO COPYING FEES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Rhoads

SB 406 adjusts government copying fees in Hawaii to modify public document reproduction costs and agency revenue collection practices.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 406

Legislative bill overview

SB 406 modifies Hawaii's regulations governing copying fees charged by government agencies and other entities for providing copies of documents. The bill establishes or adjusts the permissible rates that organizations can charge the public for document reproduction services.

Why is this important

Copying fees directly affect citizens' access to government records and public documents, influencing transparency and the practical ability of individuals to obtain records for legal, business, or personal purposes. Fee structures can either facilitate or create barriers to public accountability and record access.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost burden on citizens: Changes to fee structures may increase or decrease what residents pay to access public records, affecting those seeking documents for legal disputes, genealogy research, or freedom of information requests
  • Government revenue impacts: Adjustments to copying fees affect municipal and state budgets; higher fees generate revenue but may deter legitimate requests, while lower fees improve access but reduce income
  • Consistency across agencies: The bill may create uniform standards versus allowing individual agencies discretion, raising questions about fairness and administrative burden on smaller offices

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

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