HRS §47-1

Definitions for County Bonds

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This section defines key terms used in the county bond law. It explains that "bonds" includes notes and other debt documents, "county" means the four counties, and "governing body" is the county council or similar legislative body.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

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.

As used in this chapter: "Bonds" means bonds, notes, and other instruments of indebtedness. "County" means the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui and the city and county of Honolulu. "Director of finance" means the director of finance of each county. "Governing body" means the council of each county, or any other body exercising the legislative powers of the county.

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