Hawaii SB44 amends county powers to include prohibiting housing discrimination based on source of income.

Hawaii SB44 amends the general powers and limitations of counties to include the power to regulate the renting, subletting, and rental conditions of property for places of abode by ordinance, including the power to prohibit discrimination against a renter based on the renter's source of income. The bill specifies that this power is in addition to other powers already granted to counties. The bill also includes provisions for the imposition and collection of civil fines for violations of county ordinances or rules, including the addition of unpaid civil fines to taxes, fees, or charges.

Hawaii SB44 amends county powers to include prohibiting housing discrimination based on source of income.

Hawaii SB44 amends the general powers and limitations of counties to include the power to regulate the renting, subletting, and rental conditions of property for places of abode by ordinance, including the power to prohibit discrimination against a renter based on the renter's source of income. The bill specifies that this power is in addition to other powers already granted to counties. The bill also includes provisions for the imposition and collection of civil fines for violations of county ordinances or rules, including the addition of unpaid civil fines to taxes, fees, or charges.