HI HB2091

Adds two new exemptions to school impact fees: developments where 100% of units serve individuals earning at or below 140% of area median income (as determined by HUD), and developments of additional or accessory dwelling units as defined by each county.

References Auditor Report No. 19-13 findings that the Department of Education's school impact fee program has lacked clear policies, used inconsistent fee calculations, experienced revenue collection delays, and failed to adequately account for contributions.

Notes that over 12 years, only $5,342,886 in school impact fees were collected—insufficient to build a single elementary school (estimated cost $80,000,000)—and $17,600,340 in collected fees remained unused.

Addresses concern that school impact fees increase housing costs for renters and buyers, potentially making some residential projects financially unfeasible and contributing to housing scarcity.

Takes effect June 30, 3000, with amendments to section 302A-1603(b) preserved during statutory reenactment on July 1, 2024.