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Hawaii House Bill HR90

Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR90

Introduced
3/7/24  
Refer
3/13/24  
Introduced
3/7/24  

Caption

Requesting Congress To Propose To Amend The United States Constitution To Authorize The State Of Hawaii To Enact Laws To Authorize Only Hawaii Residents To Purchase Residential Real Properties In The State.

Impact

If successful, HR90 would significantly affect state laws governing real estate transactions in Hawaii. The proponents of the bill argue that restricting property purchases to residents would alleviate the upward pressure on home prices caused by out-of-state buyers. Home affordability remains a pressing issue for Hawaii residents, and advocates believe that this legislation could provide more opportunities for local residents to own homes and stabilize the housing market.

Summary

House Resolution 90 (HR90) is a legislative request from the House of Representatives of Hawaii, aiming to amend the United States Constitution. The proposal seeks to empower Hawaii to enact laws that restrict the sale of residential real properties exclusively to Hawaii residents. This initiative arises from concerns regarding the impact of nonresident purchases on the state's housing market, particularly in light of Hawaii's limited land availability and increasing home prices.

Contention

There are expected challenges surrounding HR90, primarily due to potential constitutional issues. Critics point out that such restrictions might violate the United States Constitution, particularly regarding the right to free movement and equal protection under the law. The bill acknowledges that legal challenges could arise, emphasizing the need for congressional support to amend the Constitution to authorize Hawaii's proposed law. This tension highlights the ongoing debate between local housing needs and broader constitutional rights, creating a contentious backdrop for discussions surrounding HR90.

Latest HR90 Activity

Companion Bills

HI HCR109

Same As Requesting Congress To Propose To Amend The United States Constitution To Authorize The State Of Hawaii To Enact Laws To Authorize Only Hawaii Residents To Purchase Residential Real Properties In The State.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR109

Requesting Congress To Propose To Amend The United States Constitution To Authorize The State Of Hawaii To Enact Laws To Authorize Only Hawaii Residents To Purchase Residential Real Properties In The State.

HI HCR118

Requesting Congress To Propose To Amend The United States Constitution To Authorize The State Of Hawaii To Enact Laws To Authorize Only Hawaii Residents To Purchase Residential Real Properties In The State.

HI HR111

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

HI HB2506

Proposing Amendments To Articles Viii Of The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Authorize The Legislature To Freeze Any Increase In State Residential Property Tax.

HI HCR130

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

HI SCR71

Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Study Relating To Asbestos Prevalence And Abatement In Residential Properties In The State.

HI SR64

Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Study Relating To Asbestos Prevalence And Abatement In Residential Properties In The State.

HI HR168

Urging The United States Congress To Enact Legislation To Exempt Residents Of Hawaii From The Federal Income Tax.

HI HR49

Requesting The Office Of Hawaiian Affairs To Report On Strategies For Native Hawaiian Rural Resiliency.

HI HR145

Requesting The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands To Establish A Working Group To Return Crown Lands To Native Hawaiians.

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