HI HB2413

Repeals the requirement that qualified persons or firms cannot receive direct or indirect financing from any governmental contracting agency in order to qualify for prevailing wage exemptions under section 104-2.

Extends the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation approval and certification period for general excise tax exemptions from June 30, 2030 to June 30, 2035 for affordable rental housing projects developed through new construction or substantial rehabilitation.

Removes the $30,000,000 annual aggregate cap on allowable general excise tax and use tax costs applicable to contracting for approved housing projects.

Clarifies that qualified persons or firms must ensure all general contractors and subcontractors are subject to either a collective bargaining agreement or project labor agreement with prevailing wages.

Adds a requirement that housing owners cannot refuse to lease units solely because an applicant holds a Section 8 housing voucher or certificate of eligibility.