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Committee passes HB1946 with DCCA language on automatic renewals

Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism · March 20, 2026
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Summary

Lawmakers passed HB1946 (HD2) after incorporating Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs language that would deem renewal applications approved 30 days after complete filing unless a deficiency letter is issued.

The committee passed HB1946 (HD2), a bill on timeshare registration, after incorporating technical language requested by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA).

Multiple industry representatives, including Merit Vacations Worldwide and Hilton Grand Vacations, testified in support. DCCA asked the committee to insert a clause specifying that applications for renewal required by the statute “shall be deemed approved 30 days after receipt of all documents required under subsection (f) and section 16-1-100 and 16-4.2 (Hawaii Administrative Rules) unless the director issues a deficiency letter detailing the specific deficiencies of the filing before the end of the thirtieth day.”

The chair moved the bill with the DCCA amendment and the committee voted to pass HB1946 with an SD1. Committee members voiced their support during the vote; the transcript records the committee passing the measure in committee but does not include a precise roll-call tally.