HI SCR90

Request the Legislative Reference Bureau to update its 2003 report on major problems faced by commercial lessees by adding an economic analysis

Conduct economic analysis to determine whether a nexus exists between high commercial lease rents in Hawaii and stagnation of Hawaii's economy

Direct the Research and Economic Analysis Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and the Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaii at Manoa to conduct the economic analysis

Citizens for Fair Valuation and concerned individuals testified in support; the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism supported the intent; the Small Landowners Association opposed the measure

Committee on Legislative Management recommends adoption of the measure