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ABANDONED PROPERTY

Feb 26(1.) NOTICE TO PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Pursuant to Chapter 523A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and based upon reports filed with the Director of Finance, State of Hawaii, the names of persons appearing to be owners of abandoned property are available at the State of Hawaii, Department of Budget & Finance, Unclaimed Property Program website: https://budget.hawaii.gov/finance/unclaimedproperty/. The Unclaimed Property Program holds in custodial capacity abandoned and dormant property. The term abandoned property refers to personal property such as: dormant savings and checking accounts, shares of stock, uncashed payroll checks, uncashed dividend checks, deposits held by utilities, insurance and (...) (End Date: Mar 1) (p1)
Jun 1(2.) NOTICE TO PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Pursuant to Chapter 523A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and based upon reports filed with the Director of Finance, State of Hawaii, the names of persons appearing to be owners of abandoned property are available at the State of Hawaii, Department of Budget & Finance, Unclaimed Property Program website: https://budget.hawaii.gov/ finance/unclaimedproperty/. On July 1, 2024, funds less than $100 deposited into the Unclaimed Property fund on or prior to June 30, 2014 will escheat to the State. Owners can file claims with the Unclaimed Property Program. Claims postmarked June 30, 2024 will (...) (End Date: Jun 1) (p1)
Feb 28(3.) NOTICE TO PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Pursuant to Chapter 523A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and based upon reports filed with the Director of Finance, State of Hawaii, the names of persons appearing to be owners of abandoned property are available at the State of Hawaii, Department of Budget & Finance, Unclaimed Property Program website: https://budget.hawaii.gov/finance/unclaimedproperty/. The Unclaimed Property Program holds in custodial capacity abandoned and dormant property. The term abandoned property refers to personal property such as: dormant savings and checking accounts, shares of stock, uncashed payroll checks, uncashed dividend checks, deposits held by utilities, insurance and (...) (End Date: Mar 2) (p1)
Feb 22(4.) NOTICE TO PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Pursuant to Chapter 523A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and based upon reports filed with the Director of Finance, State of Hawaii, the names of persons appearing to be owners of abandoned property are available at the State of Hawaii, Department of Budget & Finance, Unclaimed Property Program website: www.unclaimedproperty.hawaii.gov. The Unclaimed Property Program holds in custodial capacity abandoned and dormant property. The term abandoned property refers to personal property such as: dormant savings and checking accounts, shares of stock, uncashed payroll checks, uncashed dividend checks, deposits held by utilities, insurance and (...) (End Date: Feb 26) (p1)
Feb 23(5.) NOTICE TO PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Pursuant to Chapter 523A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and based upon reports filed with the Director of Finance, State of Hawaii, the names of persons appearing to be owners of abandoned property are available at the State of Hawaii, Department of Budget&Finance, Unclaimed Property Program website: www.unclaimedproperty.hawaii.gov. The Unclaimed Property Program holds in custodial capacity abandoned and dormant property. The term abandoned property refers to personal property such as: dormant savings and checking accounts, shares of stock, uncashed payroll checks, uncashed dividend checks, deposits held by utilities, insurance and medical refunds, (...) (End Date: Feb 27) (p1)
Feb 24(6.) NOTICE TO PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Pursuant to Chapter 523A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and based upon reports filed with the Director of Finance, State of Hawaii, the names of persons appearing to be owners of abandoned property are available at the State of Hawaii, Department of Budget&Finance, Unclaimed Property Program website: www.unclaimedproperty.hawaii.gov. The Unclaimed Property Program holds in custodial capacity abandoned and dormant property. The term abandoned property refers to personal property such as: dormant savings and checking accounts, shares of stock, uncashed payroll checks, uncashed dividend checks, deposits held by utilities, insurance and medical refunds, (...) (End Date: Feb 28) (p1)
Feb 26(7.) NOTICE TO PERSONS APPEARING TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Pursuant to Chapter 523A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and based upon reports filed with the Director of Finance, State of Hawaii, the names of persons appearing to be owners of abandoned property are available at the State of Hawaii, Department of Budget&Finance, Unclaimed Property Program website: www.unclaimedproperty.hawaii.gov. The Unclaimed Property Program holds in custodial capacity abandoned and dormant property. The term abandoned property refers to personal property such as: dormant savings and checking accounts, shares of stock, uncashed payroll checks, uncashed dividend checks, deposits held by utilities, insurance and medical refunds, (...) (End Date: Mar 1) (p1)

BILLS/ORDINANCES

Dec 26(8.) Bill Nos. 103 (Draft 3), 107 (Draft 2), 108, and 109 I hereby certify that the following Bills passed first reading at the meeting of the Hawai'i County Council on December 17, 2025, by vote as listed below: Bill 103 (Draft 3): Amends Chapter 19, Article 7, Section 19-53, of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Real Property Tax. Applies the homeowner classification's three-percent annual assessment increase cap to a property's agricultural assessed value under certain conditions, including if the property is no longer assessed according to its agricultural use; expires on December 31, 2029. (...) (End Date: Dec 26) (p1)
Dec 12(9.) Bill Nos. 105 and 106 I hereby certify that the following Bills passed first reading at the meeting of the Hawai'i County Council on December 3, 2025, by vote as listed below: Bill 105: Amends Ordinance No. 25-45, as Amended, the Operating Budget of the County of Hawai'i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026. Appropriates revenues in the Fund Balance from Previous Year account ($16,515,493.51) and appropriates the same to the Housing Production account. Ayes: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas, and Chair Inaba – 8; Noes: None; Absent: Council Member Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder – 1; Excused: None. (...) (End Date: Dec 12) (p1)
Dec 5(10.) Ordinances 25-79, 25-80, 25-81, 25-82, 25-83 and 25-84 I hereby certify that the following bill passed second and final reading at the meeting of the Hawai'i County Council on November 5, 2025, by vote as listed below: Ordinance 25-79 (Bill 84): An Ordinance amending Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 7, Section 24-292, Schedule 40, of the Hawai'i County Code 1983 (2016 edition, as amended), relating to Parking Meter Zones. AYES: Council Members Galimba, Hustace, Kagiwada, Kaneali'i-Kleinfelder, Onishi, and Villegas – 6. NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Kierkiewicz, Kimball and Chair Inaba – 3. EXCUSED: None Ordinance 25-80 (Bill 85 Draft (...) (End Date: Dec 5) (p1)