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HRS §247-7

Where the tax money goes

This section says where the taxes collected under this chapter are sent. Most goes to the state's general fund, but each year some goes to two special funds, with limits on the amounts. It is a narrow rule about distributing money.

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The statute, as written — Disposition of taxes

All taxes collected under this chapter shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the general fund of the State, to be used and expended for the purposes for which the general fund was created and exists by law; provided that of the taxes collected each fiscal year: (1) Ten per cent or $5,100,000, whichever is less, shall be paid into the land conservation fund established pursuant to section 173A-5; and (2) Fifty per cent or $38,000,000, whichever is less, shall be paid into the rental housing revolving fund established by section 201H-202.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§173A-5 How the land conservation fund is set up and used

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