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Remote testifiers warn Honolulu council nominees about proposed HB 29 'power of sale' provision
Summary
Multiple remote testifiers warned council members and nominees about a proposed state bill (HB 29) that would permit nonjudicial seizure of property for Department of Planning and Permitting fines, calling it unconstitutional and urging city attorneys and the managing director to review it.
Several remote testifiers raised repeated objections to a proposed state-level bill (referred to in testimony as HB 29) that would grant a “power of sale” allowing property seizure without judicial proceedings for unpaid Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) fines. The comments appeared at multiple points during the Feb. 18, 2025, council meeting while the council considered nominations.
Why it matters: Testifiers said HB 29 would expose homeowners to nonjudicial forfeiture and could be used to penalize nonconforming structures or be exploited for revenue, which, they argued,…
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