Hawaii SB236 mandates upgrades or connections for cesspools, establishes a tax credit for upgrades, and requires periodic reviews of the tax credit.

Hawaii SB236 aims to address pollution from cesspools by mandating upgrades or connections for certain cesspools by specific dates. It establishes a tax credit for qualified expenses related to cesspool upgrades, conversions, or connections, up to $10,000 per residential dwelling. The bill also requires the Department of Health to certify cesspools and collect records of qualified expenses. Additionally, it mandates periodic reviews of the tax credit by the auditor, who will recommend whether the credit should be retained, amended, or repealed.

Hawaii SB236 mandates upgrades or connections for cesspools, establishes a tax credit for upgrades, and requires periodic reviews of the tax credit.

Hawaii SB236 aims to address pollution from cesspools by mandating upgrades or connections for certain cesspools by specific dates. It establishes a tax credit for qualified expenses related to cesspool upgrades, conversions, or connections, up to $10,000 per residential dwelling. The bill also requires the Department of Health to certify cesspools and collect records of qualified expenses. Additionally, it mandates periodic reviews of the tax credit by the auditor, who will recommend whether the credit should be retained, amended, or repealed.