HI SB684

Amends Hawaii's state vehicle weight tax to provide reduced rates for permanently totally disabled veterans who are Hawaii residents and honorably discharged from the armed forces.

Sets disabled veteran vehicle weight tax at a flat rate of $50 for vehicles up to 10,000 pounds net weight, and $100 for vehicles over 10,000 pounds net weight.

Defines "permanently totally disabled veteran" as a veteran with a 100% service-connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or receiving 100% disability retirement pay from any branch of the uniformed armed services.

Regular vehicle weight tax rates remain unchanged at 1.75 cents per pound (up to 4,000 lbs), 2.00 cents per pound (4,001-7,000 lbs), 2.25 cents per pound (7,001-10,000 lbs), and $300 flat rate (over 10,000 lbs).

Effective date is July 1, 2015.