Bill Nos. 182, 186, 188, 189, and 190
I hereby certify that the following Bills passed first reading at the meeting of the Hawai’i County Council on August 3, 2022, by vote as listed below:
Bill 182: Amends Chapter 19, Article 10, Section 19-71, of the Hawai’i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Real Property Tax Exemptions. Increases the general exemption amount for property that is owned and occupied as a principal home and adds new age ranges with corresponding exemption amounts to the schedule of exemptions for property owners of principal homes who are 60 years of age or older.
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair David – 7;
Noes: None; Absent: Council Members Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder and Villegas – 2; Excused: None.
Bill 186: Amends Chapter 19, Article 10, Section 19-89.5 of the Hawai’i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Real Property Tax Exemptions for Kuleana Lands. Expands and clarifies eligibility for the Kuleana Land exemption and the verification process required to maintain Kuleana Land status when property ownership is transferred to a family member.
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair David – 7;
Noes: None; Absent: Council Members Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder and Villegas – 2; Excused: None.
Bill 188: Amends Ordinance No. 22-63, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai’i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023. Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants – Section 5311 Grant (American Rescue Plan Act) account ($1,879,773); and appropriates the same to the Section 5311 Grant (American Rescue Plan Act) account.
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair David – 7;
Noes: None; Absent: Council Members Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder and Villegas – 2; Excused: None.
Bill 189: Amends Ordinance No. 22-63, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai’i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023. Increases revenues in the Elderly Activities Division Miscellaneous Contributions account ($20,000); and appropriates the same to the Elderly Activities Division Special Program Miscellaneous Contribution account, bringing the total appropriation to $25,000, due to an anticipated increase in donations.
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair David – 7;
Noes: None; Absent: Council Members Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder and Villegas – 2; Excused: None.
Bill 190: Amends Chapter 18, Article 4, Section 18-90 of the Hawai’i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Fares for Public Transportation. Extends the temporary suspension of fares for all mass transit fixed routes and paratransit services through December 31, 2025.
Ayes: Council Members Chung, Inaba, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Richards, and Chair David – 7;
Noes: None; Absent: Council Members Kaneali’i-Kleinfelder and Villegas – 2; Excused: None.