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HI SCR9
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sharon Moriwaki
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AI Summary
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Urges all Hawaii counties to implement a property tax freeze on primary residences for homeowners aged 75 and older to help seniors remain in their homes amid financial pressures.
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Cites Hawaii's status as having the highest cost-of-living index in the United States at 179 as of 2024, while seniors' fixed incomes have not kept pace with inflation.
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Proposes the tax freeze would expire when the property is sold, transferred, or the beneficiary is no longer a listed owner.
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Requests certified copies of the resolution be sent to the mayors and county council chairpersons of Maui, Hawaii, Kauai, and Honolulu counties.
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Non-binding concurrent resolution that does not mandate action but encourages counties to adopt this policy for kūpuna (elders) facing financial insecurity.
Legislative Description
Urging The Counties To Initiate A Freeze On Primary Residence Property Taxes For Homeowners Who Are Seventy-five Years Of Age And Older To Create A More Secure Financial Environment For The Impacted Population.
Counties
Last Action
The committee(s) on EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
3/12/2026