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HI HCR109

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/7/2024

Primary Sponsor

Elijah Pierick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests that Congress propose a constitutional amendment authorizing Hawaii to restrict residential real property purchases to Hawaii residents only
  • Cites Hawaii's limited land availability and the impact of nonresident purchases on inflating home prices and preventing resident homeownership
  • Acknowledges that such a state law would face legal challenges under the U.S. Constitution and would require a constitutional amendment to authorize
  • Directs the transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the U.S. Senate Majority Leader, House Speaker, and Hawaii's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Requesting Congress To Propose To Amend The United States Constitution To Authorize The State Of Hawaii To Enact Laws To Authorize Only Hawaii Residents To Purchase Residential Real Properties In The State.

Residential Real Property

Last Action

Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 21

3/13/2024

Committee Referrals

Housing3/13/2024

Full Bill Text

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