Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateHawaiiIntroduced
HB 1713: RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.
Tyson Miyake
HB 1713 status: Introduced — Act 241, 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343) (updated Jul 14, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
61OUT OF 100
Score:61/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 80/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
Expands exemptions from school impact fee requirement for certain housing developments. Clarifies procedures and timing for land dedication or fee‑in‑lieu agreements for new residential developments. Repeals the sunset and reporting requirements under Act 268, SLH 2025. Restructures certain school impact fee accounts. Preserves existing educational contribution agreements. (CD1)
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Reduced development costs for housing projects under 500 units
- Lowered barriers for affordable housing development
- Streamlined procedure for land dedication agreements
Risks
- Potential reduction in total revenue for school facilities
- Administrative complexity in re-accounting of fee funds
- Shift of school infrastructure financial burden to the State
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increases feasibility of housing projects to address shortage
- Provides more affordable unit options for low-to-moderate earners
- Prevents disproportionate fee burdens on small-scale developers
Risks
- Potential overcrowding in schools due to reduced development contributions
- Limits infrastructure growth in expanding community corridors
- May lead to regional disparities in school facility quality
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Clarifies legal timelines for state land acceptance and construction
- Protects developer rights if state fails to utilize dedicated land
- Provides clear guidelines for land dedication criteria
Risks
- Repeals previous statutory reporting requirements
- Removes legislative oversight via sunset clause elimination
- Creates ambiguity in potential impact if master plans are phased
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Ensures new large developments still contribute to capacity
- Allows minor adjustments to existing facilities as a capacity solution
- Formalizes state duty to build on dedicated land within 7 years
Risks
- Risks inadequate school capacity for growing neighborhoods
- Potential for school overcrowding in developments under 500 units
- Loss of school-specific impact fees from smaller housing projects
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Repealing the 2026 reporting requirement limits future legislative oversight of school impact fee effectiveness.
Analysis scope
Economic impact is dependent on actual developer response to new exemptions.
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