HRS §39A-355
Rules for keeping bond interest tax-free
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says the state will try to issue special purpose revenue bonds so their interest is free from federal income tax, as allowed by federal law. The finance director can make agreements or set up accounts to follow federal rules. The section does not stop the state from issuing bonds whose interest is taxable.
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The statute, as written — Federal tax exempt status
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
To the extent practicable, special purpose revenue bonds issued pursuant to this part shall be issued to comply with requirements imposed by applicable federal law providing that the interest on the special purpose revenue bonds shall be excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, except as certain minimum taxes or environmental taxes may apply. The director of finance may enter into agreements, establish funds or accounts, and take any action required to comply with applicable federal law. Nothing in this part shall be deemed to prohibit the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds, the interest on which may be included in gross income for federal income tax purposes.
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