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SB2464Introduced in the Senate

Proposing Amendments To Articles Viii And X Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Authorize The Legislature To Establish A Surcharge On Residential Investment Property To Increase Funding For Public Education.

IntroducedSenate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Introduced by Karl Rhoads, District 13

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the counties' exclusive power to tax real property, and to authorize the Legislature to establish a state surcharge on real property taxes levied by the counties on certain residential investment properties, for the purpose of helping to fund public education for all of Hawaii's children and adults.

Where it stands

Referred to EIG/EDU, WAM/JDC.

January 28, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to EIG/EDU, WAM/JDC.

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