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HRS §232E-1

Creating the Tax Review Commission

This section sets up a state tax review commission. The governor appoints its seven members with senate approval. Members serve without pay but get reimbursed for real expenses. The commission can hire consultants and staff, and state departments must share data and facilities.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Establishment of the commission

There shall be a tax review commission, hereinafter called the commission. The commission shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate and shall be in the department of taxation for administrative purposes. The commission shall elect its chairperson from one of its members. The members shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The commission may enter into contracts with consultants and engage employees necessary to perform its duties without regard to chapter 76. Departments of the state government shall make available to the commission such data and facilities as are necessary for it to perform its duties.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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