Bills

SB 1413: HPHA; Federal Low-income Housing Projects; Abandoned Property; Seized Property

Session Year: 2025-2026
House: Senate
Latest Version Date: 2025-04-23

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-05-29: Act 117, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217).)

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Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of property abandoned or seized in federal public housing projects. Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to notify the known owner of the abandoned or seized property. Establishes procedures for persons entitled to the abandoned or seized property. (CD1)

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SB1413 CD1

THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	1413
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025		S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII		H.D. 2
		C.D. 1

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 356D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§356D- Disposition of abandoned or seized property. (a) The authority may sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of property abandoned or seized in or around any federal public housing project upon compliance with the requirements of this section.

(b) The authority shall send notice by certified mail, at least five calendar days before disposition of the abandoned or seized property, to the address of the owner of the property abandoned or seized if the owner is known or can be determined. The notice shall apprise the owner of the identity and location of the property abandoned or seized and of the intent of the authority to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of the property. If the identity or the address of the owner is unknown or cannot be determined, the notice shall be posted on the premises on which the property was abandoned or seized.

(c) If the abandoned or seized property has an estimated value of $500 or more per item, as estimated at the discretion of the authority, the authority shall give public notice of the disposition at least once statewide or in a publication of local circulation in the county in which the property was abandoned or seized; provided that the disposition shall not take place fewer than five days after the publication date of the notice of intent to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of the property.

(d) The sale of abandoned or seized property having an estimated value of $500 or more per item, as estimated at the discretion of the authority, shall be by public auction through oral offers in the county in which the property was abandoned or seized. If no bid is received, the property may be sold, donated, or otherwise disposed of as the authority deems appropriate.

(e) Any person entitled to the abandoned or seized property may repossess the property before its disposition upon proof of entitlement and payment of all unpaid rent, debts, charges, and fines owed to the authority and all handling, storage, appraisal, advertising, and other expenses incurred in connection with the proposed disposition of the abandoned or seized property; provided that storage fees shall be not less than $25 per day.

(f) The requirement of public notice and public auction pursuant to subsections (c) and (d) shall not apply when the value of the abandoned or seized property is less than $500 per item. The property may be sold, donated, or otherwise disposed of as the authority deems appropriate.

(g) The proceeds of the sale of abandoned or seized property, after deduction of all unpaid rent, debts, charges, and fines owed to the authority, and all expenses of handling, storge, appraisal, advertising, and other expenses, shall be first offset against any amounts owed by the owner to the State. Any amount remaining shall be held in trust for the owner of the property for thirty days, after which time the proceeds shall be paid into the authority's appropriate special fund.

(h) The State and its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable to the owner of abandoned or seized property for actions taken pursuant to this section."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

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

Report Title:

HPHA; Federal Low-income Housing Projects; Abandoned Property; Seized Property

Description:

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

SB1413 HD2

THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	1413
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025		S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII		H.D. 2

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 356D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

(c) If the abandoned or seized property has an estimated value of $500 or more per item, as estimated at the discretion of the authority, the authority shall give public notice of the disposition at least once statewide or in a publication of local circulation in the county in which the property was abandoned or seized; provided that the disposition shall not take place fewer than five days after the notice of intent to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of the property.

(h) The State and its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable to the owner of abandoned or seized property for actions taken pursuant to this section."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.

Report Title:

HPHA; Federal Low-income Housing Projects; Abandoned Property; Seized Property

Description:

Allows the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of property abandoned or seized in federal public housing projects. Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to notify the known owner of the abandoned or seized property. Establishes procedures for persons entitled to the abandoned or seized property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

SB1413 HD1

THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	1413
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025		S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII		H.D. 1

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 356D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§356D- Disposition of abandoned or seized property. (a) The authority may sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of property abandoned or seized in or around any public housing project upon compliance with the requirements of this section.

(e) Any person entitled to the abandoned or seized property may repossess the property before its disposition upon proof of entitlement and payment of all unpaid rent, debts, charges, and fines owed to the authority and all handling, storage, appraisal, advertising, and any other expenses incurred in connection with the proposed disposition of the abandoned or seized property; provided that storage fees shall be no less than $25 per day.

(g) The proceeds of the sale of abandoned or seized property, after deduction of all unpaid rent, debts, charges, and fines owed to the authority, and all expenses of handling, storge, appraisal, advertising, and other sale expenses, shall be first offset against any amounts owed by the owner to the State. Any amount remaining shall be held in trust for the owner of the property for thirty days, after which time the proceeds shall be paid into the authority's appropriate special fund.

(h) The State, its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable to the owner of abandoned or seized property for actions taken pursuant to this section."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.

Report Title:

HPHA; Federal Public Housing Projects; Abandoned Property; Seized Property

Description:

Allows the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to sell, donate, or dispose of property abandoned or seized in federal public housing projects. Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to notify the known owner of the abandoned or seized property. Establishes procedures for persons entitled to the abandoned or seized property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

SB1413 SD1

THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	1413
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025		S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 356D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part II to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

(c) If the abandoned or seized property has an estimated value of $500 or more per item, the authority shall give public notice of the disposition at least once statewide or in a publication of local circulation in the county in which the property was abandoned or seized; provided that the disposition shall not take place fewer than five days after the notice of intent to dispose of the property. The value of the items shall be estimated at the discretion of the authority.

(d) The sale of abandoned or seized property having an estimated value of $500 or more per item as estimated at the discretion of the authority shall be by public auction through oral offers in the county in which the property was abandoned or seized. If no bid is received, the property may be disposed of as the authority deems appropriate.

(e) Any person entitled to the abandoned or seized property may repossess the property before its disposition upon proof of entitlement and payment of all unpaid rent, debts, charges, and fines owed to the authority and all handling, storage, appraisal, advertising, and any other expenses incurred in connection with the proposed disposition of the abandoned or seized property; provided that storage fees shall be not less than $25 per day.

(g) The proceeds of the sale of abandoned or seized property, after deduction of all unpaid rent, debts, charges, and fines owed to the authority, and all expenses of handling, storge, appraisal, advertising, and other sale expenses, shall be first offset against any amounts owed by the owner to the State. Any amount remaining shall be held in trust for the owner of the property for thirty days, after which time the proceeds shall be paid into the authorityꞌs appropriate special fund.

(h) The State, its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable to the owner of abandoned or seized property for actions taken pursuant to this section."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

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

Report Title:

HPHA; Public Housing; Abandoned Property; Seized Property

Description:

Allows the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to sell, donate, or dispose of property abandoned or seized in federal public housing projects. Requires the HPHA to notify the known owner of the abandoned or seized property. Establishes procedures for persons entitled to the abandoned or seized property. (SD1)

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

SB1413

THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	1413
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.

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

SECTION 1. Chapter 356D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding to part II a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

(b) The authority shall send notice by certified mail, at least five calendar days prior to disposition of the abandoned or seized property, to the address of the owner of the property abandoned or seized if the owner is known or can be determined. The notice shall apprise the owner of the identity and location of the property abandoned or seized and of the intent of the authority to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of the property. If the identity or the address of the owner is unknown or cannot be determined, the notice shall be posted on the premises on which the property was abandoned or seized.

(c) If the abandoned or seized property has an estimated value of $500 or more per item, the authority shall also give public notice of the disposition at least once statewide or in a publication of local circulation in the county in which the property was abandoned or seized; provided that the disposition shall not take place fewer than five days after the notice of intent to dispose of the property. The value of the items shall be estimated at the discretion of the authority.

(e) Any person entitled to the abandoned or seized property may repossess the property prior to its disposition upon proof of entitlement and payment of all unpaid rent, debts, charges, and fines owed to the authority and all handling, storage (not less than $25 per day), appraisal, advertising, and any other expenses incurred in connection with the proposed disposition of the abandoned or seized property.

(f) The requirement of public notice and public auction pursuant to subsections (c) and (d) shall not apply when the value of the abandoned or seized property is less than $500 per item. Such property may be disposed of as the authority deems appropriate.

(g) The proceeds of the sale of abandoned or seized property, after deduction of all unpaid rent, debts, charges, and fines owed to the authority, and all expenses of handling, storge, appraisal, advertising, and other sale expenses, shall be first offset against any amounts owed by the owner to the State. Any amount remaining shall be held in trust for the owner of the property for thirty days, after which time the proceeds shall be paid into the authorityꞌs appropriate special fund.

(h) The State, its officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable to the owner of abandoned or seized property for actions taken pursuant to this section."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

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

INTRODUCED BY:

_____________________________

BY REQUEST

Report Title:

Public Housing; HPHA; Abandoned Property; Seized Property

Description:

Allows the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) to sell, donate, or dispose of property abandoned or seized in federal public housing projects. Requires the HPHA to notify the known owner of the abandoned or seized property. Creates procedures for persons entitled to the abandoned or seized property.

The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.

Date	Status
May 29, 2025	Act 117, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217).
May 29, 2025	Act 117, 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1217).
May 2, 2025	Enrolled to Governor.
May 2, 2025	Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
May 1, 2025	Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
Apr 30, 2025	Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
Apr 30, 2025	Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
Apr 24, 2025	Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25.
Apr 24, 2025	Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 6) as amended in (CD 1).
Apr 24, 2025	48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25.
Apr 24, 2025	Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 6).
Apr 21, 2025	The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Poepoe, La Chica, Miyake; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Muraoka; and 0 Excused: none.
Apr 21, 2025	The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Rhoads, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
Apr 17, 2025	Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-21-25 10:30AM; Conference Room 224.
Apr 16, 2025	Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 809).
Apr 16, 2025	Senate Conferees Appointed: Chang Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Hashimoto, Fevella.
Apr 15, 2025	Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731).
Apr 14, 2025	House Conferees Appointed: Evslin, Poepoe Co-Chairs; La Chica, Miyake, Muraoka.
Apr 3, 2025	Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 481).
Apr 3, 2025	Senate disagrees with House amendments.
Apr 3, 2025	Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 446).
Apr 2, 2025	Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Garcia, Muraoka voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
Mar 31, 2025	Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-02-25.
Mar 31, 2025	Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1735) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
Mar 20, 2025	The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Todd, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran, Hashem.
Mar 18, 2025	Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 03-20-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Mar 18, 2025	Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Garcia, Muraoka voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
Mar 18, 2025	Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1360) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
Mar 12, 2025	The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Grandinetti, Kila, Kitagawa, La Chica, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Muraoka; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.
Mar 7, 2025	Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 03-12-25 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
Mar 6, 2025	Referred to HSG, JHA, referral sheet 19
Mar 6, 2025	Pass First Reading
Mar 4, 2025	Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 325) in amended form (SD 1).
Mar 4, 2025	Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
Feb 28, 2025	One Day Notice 03-04-25.
Feb 28, 2025	Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1030) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
Feb 21, 2025	The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.
Feb 18, 2025	The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-21-25 10:20AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
Feb 12, 2025	Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
Feb 12, 2025	Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 335) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
Feb 4, 2025	The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Kanuha, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Aquino.
Jan 31, 2025	The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
Jan 27, 2025	Referred to HOU, JDC.
Jan 23, 2025	Introduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 21, 2025	Pending Introduction.

Date	Description	Location	Votes
Apr 30, 2025	Final Reading	House Floor	45 4 1 Passed
Apr 30, 2025	Final Reading	Senate Floor	25 0 0 Passed
Apr 2, 2025	Third Reading	House Floor	46 3 1 Passed
Mar 20, 2025	The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS	House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs	9 0 2 Passed
Mar 12, 2025	The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS	House Standing Committee on Housing	8 0 1 Passed
Mar 4, 2025	Third Reading	Senate Floor	25 0 0 Passed
Feb 21, 2025	The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED	Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary	4 0 1 Passed
Feb 4, 2025	The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS	Senate Standing Committee on Housing	4 0 1 Passed

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Organization	Position	Date
Hawaii Public Housing Authority	** Support

* Testimony in a hearing

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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REP. NO. 6

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2025

RE: S.B. No. 1413

S.D. 1

H.D. 2

C.D. 1

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Sir and Madam:

Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the Senate to the amendments proposed by the House of Representatives in S.B. No. 1413, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY,"

having met, and after full and free discussion, has agreed to recommend and does recommend to the respective Houses the final passage of this bill in an amended form.

The purpose of this measure is to:

(1) Authorize the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) to sell, donate or otherwise dispose of property abandoned or seized in federal public housing projects;

(2) Require the HPHA to notify the known owner of the abandoned or seized property; and

(3) Establish procedures for persons entitled to the abandoned or seized property.

Your Committee on Conference finds that federal public housing projects managed by the HPHA do not have the on-site storage facilities needed to store abandoned or seized property. This has resulted in administrative burdens for HPHA staff, creating situations where the responsibility for the disposition of the property is unclear and delaying the ability to quickly offer otherwise available units to new residents, further adding to the State's housing shortage. This measure establishes clear procedures for the handling of abandoned or seized property similar to the procedures already in place for other public housing projects to promote transparency, clarify the rights of property owners, improve operational efficiencies, and shorten the average unit vacancy period.

Your Committee on Conference has amended this measure by:

(1) Making it effective upon its approval; and

(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the managers of your Committee on Conference that is attached to this report, your Committee on Conference is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1413, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1413, S.D. 1, H.D. 2, C.D. 1.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the managers:

ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE

ON THE PART OF THE SENATE

____________________________ LUKE A. EVSLIN Co-Chair		____________________________ STANLEY CHANG Chair
____________________________ MAHINA POEPOE Co-Chair		____________________________ KARL RHOADS Co-Chair

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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1735

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2025

RE: S.B. No. 1413

S.D. 1

H.D. 2

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Madame:

Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred S.B. No. 1413, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to provide the Hawaii Public Housing Authority with greater ability to dispose of abandoned or seized property in and around federal public housing projects.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

Your Committee finds that the efficient management of abandoned or seized property within federal public housing projects is essential for maintaining safe and habitable living environments. The accumulation of abandoned items can create safety hazards, reduce available space, and impose administrative burdens on housing authorities. By establishing clear procedures for notification, public auction, and disposal of such property, this measure ensures an orderly and transparent process while allowing for the recovery of costs associated with storage and disposal.

Your Committee has amended this measure by:

(1) Clarifying the Hawaii Public Housing Authority's powers to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of property abandoned or seized in or around any federal public housing project; and

(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1413, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1413, S.D. 1, H.D. 2.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,

____________________________

DAVID A. TARNAS, Chair

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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1360

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2025

RE: S.B. No. 1413

S.D. 1

H.D. 1

Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker, House of Representatives

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Madame:

Your Committee on Housing, to which was referred S.B. No. 1413, S.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to provide the Hawaii Public Housing Authority with greater ability to dispose of abandoned or seized property in and around federal public housing projects.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

Your Committee finds that Hawaii Public Housing Authority federal public housing projects do not have on-site storage facilities, which make it challenging to retain abandoned or seized property for extended periods. This measure establishes clear procedures for the management of abandoned or seized property in federal public housing projects similar to the procedures already in place for State public housing projects, which will create uniformity in the Authority's policies while improving operational efficiencies and reducing the average vacancy period of units.

Your Committee has amended this measure by:

(1) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and

(2) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1413, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1413, S.D. 1, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Housing,

____________________________

LUKE A. EVSLIN, Chair

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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1030

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: S.B. No. 1413

S.D. 1

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred S.B. No. 1413, S.D. 1, entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose and intent of this measure is to:

(1) Allow the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to sell, donate, or dispose of property abandoned or seized in federal public housing projects;

(2) Require the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to notify the known owner of the abandoned or seized property; and

(3) Establish procedures for persons entitled to the abandoned or seized property.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

Your Committee finds that property is sometimes abandoned at or seized from federal public housing projects in the State, creating situations where responsibility for the disposition of these items is unclear and potentially impairing other residents' ability to fully utilize housing project spaces. This measure will address this issue by clarifying that the Hawaii Public Housing Authority has the discretion to determine how to properly manage abandoned or seized property, including throwing the property away, donating it, or selling it at a public auction. This measure will also clarify the rights of the owners of the abandoned or seized property, creating a transparent process for reclamation and rules regarding forfeiture.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1413, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,

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KARL RHOADS, Chair

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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 335

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: S.B. No. 1413

S.D. 1

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2025

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Housing, to which was referred S.B. No. 1413 entitled:

"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY,"

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose and intent of this measure is to:

(1) Allow the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) to sell, donate, or dispose of property abandoned or seized in federal public housing projects;

(2) Require HPHA to notify the known owner of the abandoned or seized property; and

(3) Create procedures for persons entitled to the abandoned or seized property.

Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

Your Committee finds that abandoned or seized property may create a nuisance for tenants of properties operated by HPHA. As abandoned or seized items require storage until the owner of the property can be contacted, items may remain in HPHA's possession for a long period of time, creating an unnecessary burden for tenants and staff. Therefore, this measure advances HPHA's operational efficiency by creating uniformity with provisions similar to federal public housing projects.

Your Committee has amended this measure by making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1413, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 1413, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Housing,

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STANLEY CHANG, Chair

Date	Testimony PDF
Mar 20, 2025	SB1413_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_03-20-25_.PDF
Mar 12, 2025	SB1413_SD1_TESTIMONY_HSG_03-12-25_.PDF
Feb 20, 2025	SB1413_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-21-25_.PDF
Feb 4, 2025	SB1413_TESTIMONY_HOU_02-04-25_.PDF

Discussed in Hearing

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SB 1413: HPHA; Federal Low-income Housing Projects; Abandoned Property; Seized Property

Current Status:

Conference Committee

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

House Standing Committee on Housing