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SB2293
THE SENATE
S.B. NO.
2293
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating
to condominiums
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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SECTION
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The legislature finds that education
and training are essential to ensure that condominium board members understand
their fiduciary duties, legal responsibilities, compliance with local
ordinances and regulations and state and federal laws, and their operational
roles.
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Effective self‑governance
relies heavily on the informed decision-making of volunteer condominium board
members.
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However, despite board members'
willingness to attend education and training events, rules put in place by the
board or managing agent may hamper their participation.
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The
legislature further finds that board members should be afforded the opportunity
to attend educational training without any barriers.
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The legislature also finds that volunteer
board members should be empowered in their efforts to seek education.
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Eliminating barriers that prevent board
members from attending educational training events will strengthen the
governance and resilience of condominium communities across the State.
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Accordingly,
the purpose of this Act is to clarify the authorizations for education expenses
incurred by the board of directors of a condominium association.
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SECTION
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Section 514B-107, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:
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"(f)
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The directors may expend association funds,
which shall not be deemed to be compensation to the directors, to educate and
train themselves in subject areas directly related to their duties and
responsibilities as directors[
; provided that the approved annual operating
budget shall include these expenses as separate line items
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These expenses may include registration fees,
books, videos, tapes, other educational materials, and economy travel
expenses.
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Except for economy travel
expenses within the State, all other travel expenses incurred under this
subsection shall be subject to the requirements of subsection (d).
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There shall be no impediment or limitation
imposed on a director who is willing to attend any condominium-related
educational training.
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SECTION 3.
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Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.
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New statutory material is underscored.
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SECTION 4.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
Condominium
Associations; Boards of Directors; Education; Expenses
Description:
Clarifies
the authorizations for education expenses incurred by the board of directors of
a condominium association.
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