THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2710
THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to public works.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Section 104-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending the definition of "public work" to read as follows:

""Public work" means any project, including development of any housing pursuant to section 46-15 or chapter 201H and development, construction, renovation, and maintenance related to refurbishment of any real or personal property, regardless of whether a government contracting agency is involved, where the funds or resources required or used to undertake the project are to any extent derived, either directly or indirectly, from public revenues of the State or any county, or from the sale of securities or bonds whose interest or dividends are exempt from state or federal taxes. "Public work" includes any project:

(1) That uses land owned by or leased from the State or counties;

(2) Granted waivers or exemptions from state or county fees, charges, impact fees, park dedication, open space, or other land use requirements; or

(3) Exempt from any state or county taxes, including but not limited to state general excise and county real property taxes."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Public Works; Property; Taxes; Waivers; Tax Exemption; State Land; County Land; Government Contracting Agency

Description:

Expands the definition of public works to include projects involving no government contracting agency, projects using land owned by or leased from the State or counties, projects granted waivers or exemptions from state or county fees, and projects exempt from any state or county taxes.

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