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Hawai`i County Council-51 October 21,2026
PASSED 1ST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
and Acting Chair Onishi —7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
Bill 197: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE
1983 (2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO A TEMPORARY
REAL PROPERTY TAX AMNESTY FOR CERTAIN HOSTED TRANSIENT
VACATION RENTALS
Establishes a tax amnesty for properties that have existing vacation rentals in
violation of the restrictions of the homeowner class; requires either ceasing the
rental activity or properly registering the rental activity without being assessed
rollback taxes, penalties, and interest.
Reference: Comm. 1082
Intr. by: Council Member Kimball
Negative: FC-190 (Due to a vote of 4-ayes, 3-noes,
2-absent)
• PASSED 1ST READING:
Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, and Acting Chair Onishi —6.
Noes: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1.
Absent: Council Members Inaba and Villegas—2.
Excused: None.
Bill 198: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 26-44, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2027
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants—Kukuiola Supportive Housing
Project account($1,892,000) and appropriates the same to the Kukuiola
Supportive Housing Project account. Funds will be used to assist with the
planning, design, and construction of the Kukuiola Supportive Housing project.
Reference: Comm. 1094
Intr. by: Council Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder (B/R)
Approve: FC-191
Companion: Res. 694-26
(Vote on Bill 198 is on the next page.)
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REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: October 6, 2026 Re: Comm. No. 1082/Bill No. 197
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo,Hawai`i
TIME: 3:45 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 197,reports as follows:
Bill No. 197, transmitted by Committee Member Heather L. Kimball via Communication
No. 1082, dated September 14, 2026, amends Chapter 19,Article 7, of the Hawai`i County Code
1983 (2016 Edition, as amended),relating to a temporary real property tax amnesty for certain
hosted transient vacation rentals.
This bill establishes a tax amnesty for properties that have existing vacation rentals in violation of
the restrictions of the homeowner class; requires either ceasing the rental activity or properly
registering the rental activity,without being assessed rollback taxes,penalties, and interest.
Finance Deputy Director Malia Kekai and Real Property Tax Assistant Administrator Keita Jo were
present.
Committee Member Heather L. Kimball provided a brief overview.
Committee Member James E. Hustace asked how many properties would qualify for the program.
Ms. Kimball stated that she could not provide a definite number and emphasized the importance
of registration.
Committee Member Holeka Goro Inaba expressed his opposition to the measure due to its current
language.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Bill No. 197, and
recommends its passage on first reading.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
GALIMBA X
IIUSTACE x COMMI'1'1'bE ON FINANCE
INABA X
KAGIWADA X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ x MATT KA ` KLEINFELDER,
KIMBALL x CHAIR
ONISHI X FC REPORT NO.: 190
VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: