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HI HCR147
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/10/2017
Primary Sponsor
Richard Creagan
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Taxation to study the change in tax revenues to the state and counties from allowing additional houses on agricultural zoned lands in Hawaii County.
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Study limited to land with soil classification C, D, and E, with dwelling unit limits based on lot size: 2 units on 1-3 acres, 3 units on 3-5 acres, 4 units on 5-10 acres, and 5 units on 10+ acres.
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Aims to address Hawaii's housing shortage of 65,000 units needed by 2025 while supporting farmers with average incomes under $40,000 annually through additional rental income.
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Department must present study results to the legislature no later than 20 days prior to the start of the 2018 legislative session.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Taxation To Study The Economic Impact Of Allowing Additional Houses On Agricultural Lands.
Agriculture
Last Action
The committee(s) on HSG/AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/21/2017