StateHawaii

HB 1713: RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.

Tyson MiyakeIntroduced

HB 1713 status: Introduced — Act 241, 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343) (updated Jul 14, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score65/100 civic fit
RiskModerate risk
ImpactHigh impact 85/100

Bill summary

Official

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. ...

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Encourages infill development which can reduce sprawl

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental protection identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
75%

Benefits

  • Lowers development costs for small and medium housing projects
  • Incentivizes the development of more affordable housing units

Risks

  • Reduces capital revenue available for school infrastructure construction

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Addresses housing supply shortages
  • Prioritizes low-to-moderate income residents via fee exemptions

Risks

  • Potential strain on existing school capacity in fast-growing residential areas
  • Risk of future infrastructure capacity deficits
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

LegiScan

Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

Exempting projects up to 500 units may create significant funding gaps for necessary school expansions in high-growth areas

Limitation

Economic impact depends heavily on future private development volume

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Act 241, 07/13/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343).

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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