SB1409 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to expand county powers, including imposing civil fines for ordinance violations, adding fines to certain taxes.

SB1409 amends Section 46-1.5 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to expand the powers of counties. The bill allows counties to impose civil fines for violations of county ordinances or rules, with fines not collected until after a hearing. Counties can add unpaid civil fines to taxes and fees, except for water for residential use and sewer charges. Counties can also establish user fees for creating and maintaining stormwater management systems, with limits on fees charged to certain departments.

SB1409 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to expand county powers, including imposing civil fines for ordinance violations, adding fines to certain taxes.

SB1409 amends Section 46-1.5 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to expand the powers of counties. The bill allows counties to impose civil fines for violations of county ordinances or rules, with fines not collected until after a hearing. Counties can add unpaid civil fines to taxes and fees, except for water for residential use and sewer charges. Counties can also establish user fees for creating and maintaining stormwater management systems, with limits on fees charged to certain departments.