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HI SB1413

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of property abandoned or seized in federal public housing projects.

  • Requires the authority to send certified mail notice at least five calendar days before disposition to known owners, or post notice on the premises if owner is unknown.

  • Mandates public notice and oral auction for property valued at $500 or more per item, with disposition occurring at least five days after publication.

  • Allows property owners to reclaim abandoned or seized items before disposition by proving entitlement and paying all unpaid rent, debts, fines, storage fees (minimum $25 per day), and disposal expenses.

  • Directs sale proceeds, after deducting authority expenses and debts owed to the state, to be held in trust for the owner for thirty days before being transferred to the authority's special fund; provides liability protection for the state and its agents.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

HPHA

Last Action

Act 117, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217).

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/18/2025
Housing3/6/2025
Judiciary2/12/2025
Housing1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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