On May 1, HWI LEG passed bill on zoning, transient accommodation.
HWI LEG passed SB 2919 to clarify counties' authority to regulate by zoning ordinance the time, place, manner, duration in which uses of land and structures may take place.
Additionally, bill clarified which accommodations are considered residential uses.
Amendment to Section 46-4(a) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, HWI LEG 46-4(a).
Bill Provisions
Clarified the counties' authority to regulate the time, place, manner, and duration in which uses of land and structures may take place; expands counties zoning powers.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, provisions expanded the scope of transient accommodations tax law to include certain shelters and vehicles with sleeping accommodations.
Clarified that uses that include the provision of transient accommodations are not considered residential uses and may be phased out or amortized by the counties.
Legislative History
On Jan. 19, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Mar. 5, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Mar. 5, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 9, 2024, bill passed in House.
On Apr. 11, 2024, bill sent to Senate; on Apr. 11, 2024, Senate disagrees as amended.
On May 1, 2024, bill passed final reading in both chambers, enrolled, sent to governor.
Effectiveness
Act shall take effect upon its approval; section 3 will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
May 3, 2024 HWI LEG Bill Approval
On May 3, 2024, HWI LEG reported bill approval by governor, became Chapter 017.
Regulators
HWI LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Ch. 017, 5/3/2024; Bill SB2919 SD2 HD2 CD1, 5/1/2024; Rp 83-24, 4/26/2024; Citation: HWI LEG 46-4(a);
