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SB 1409

RELATING TO COUNTY USER FEES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

Hawaii bill addressing county user fees was deferred by two committees and carried to 2026, suggesting unresolved concerns about fee changes' impact on residents and municipal budgets.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 1409

Legislative bill overview

SB 1409 relates to county user fees in Hawaii but specific fee details are not provided in the available legislative history. The bill was referred to the Hawaiian Affairs and Environment & International Governance committees, then deferred by both before being carried over to the 2026 session, suggesting substantive concerns or need for further development.

Why is this important

County user fees directly impact residents' cost of living and local government revenue for services like water, waste management, and permits. Changes to fee structures can affect both household budgets and municipalities' ability to fund operations and infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee increase concerns: Without seeing the bill text, stakeholders may worry about burden on low-income residents or businesses already facing high Hawaii living costs
  • Equity across counties: Hawaii's multiple counties may have different fee structures, raising questions about fairness and consistency across island communities
  • Revenue allocation: Disputes likely exist over how increased fees would be used and whether they represent necessary investment or unnecessary taxation

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

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