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HI SB2922

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/7/2018

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Kidani

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Article VIII, Section 3 of Hawaii Constitution to authorize the legislature to establish a surcharge on investment real property, excepting this from the exclusive county taxation power over real property.

  • Amends Article X, Section 1 of Hawaii Constitution to specify that revenues from the surcharge on investment real property shall be used to support public education.

  • Requires ballot question asking: "Shall the legislature be authorized to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on investment real property to be used to support public education?"

  • Amendment takes effect upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii Constitution, requiring voter approval through constitutional amendment process.

Legislative Description

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

Public Education

Last Action

Enrolled to Governor.

5/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Education4/2/2018
Finance3/8/2018
Judiciary2/8/2018
Education1/26/2018

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