HI HB1532

Allows taxpayers and counties to appeal directly to the tax appeal court, but requires real property tax appellants to first obtain a decision from a county administrative body if county ordinance requires it.

Modifies notice of appeal requirements to include a copy of the decision from the county administrative body when one is required by county ordinance.

Maintains existing requirements for notices of appeal to include a brief property description and valuation placed by the assessor.

Allows individual taxpayers to redact all but the last four digits of their social security number from any tax returns submitted with appeals.

Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that began before the effective date.