reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
HI Rev Stat § 201C-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|201C. Financial Services Assistance Program|201C-2 Establishment.

  §201C-2 Establishment. The department of business, economic development, and tourism shall establish a financial services assistance program for the purpose of promoting the growth and development of a financial services industry and other support services including the telecommunications infrastructure. The department may also hire contractors and consultants to effectuate the purpose of this chapter. [L 1990, c 107, pt of §3] Revision Note  "Chapter" substituted for "Act" pursuant to §23G-15.
HI Rev Stat § 201C-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|201C. Financial Services Assistance Program|201C-3 Financial assistance program; source of funds.

 §201C-3 Financial assistance program; source of funds. (a) All moneys to carry out the purposes of the financial services assistance program under this chapter shall be allocated by the legislature through appropriations out of the Hawaii capital loan revolving fund established pursuant to section 210-3. The department shall include in its budgetary request for each upcoming fiscal period, the amounts necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section.  (b) All moneys received in repayment of loan principal, payment of interest, or fees, under this chapter shall be deposited to the credit of the Hawaii capital loan revolving fund established pursuant to section 210-3. [L 1990, c 107, pt of §3; am L 1993, c 280, §17; am L 1998, c 176, §14] Note  Section 210-3 referred to in text is repealed.
HI Rev Stat § 201C-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|201C. Financial Services Assistance Program|201C-4 Purposes and terms of assistance.

  §201C-4 Purposes and terms of assistance.  (a) The department may utilize the money held in the financial services assistance program for economic development projects within the State that have the potential of creating new jobs for residents of the State or retaining current jobs within the State.  (b) Financial assistance provided by the financial services assistance program may be used for any purpose consistent with the objectives and policies for the economy in the state plan, including but not limited to:  (1) The acquisition, improvement, or rehabilitation of land and buildings;  (2) The acquisition of equipment or services;  (3) Working capital; and  (4) Any other purpose reasonably related to an economic development project concerning the financial services industry, including but not limited to consulting and other related services.  (c) The department, for economic development projects relating to the financial services industry, may:  (1) Procure insurance, a guarantee, or a letter of credit from any source for all or a part of a loan, debenture, or lease of others, public or private;   (2) Procure insurance, a guarantee, or a letter of credit for either a single loan, debenture, or lease or for any combination of loans, debentures, or leases; and  (3) Procure consulting and related services for the purposes of this chapter.  (d) Loans provided by the financial services assistance program may be provided to qualified applicants with the following terms and conditions:  (1) The maximum term of a loan shall not exceed twenty years;  (2) Each loan shall bear simple interest at a rate of not less than three and not more than ten per cent a year, depending on the nature of the loan; and  (3) The commencement date for the repayment of the first installment on principal and interest of each loan may be deferred by the director of business, economic development, and tourism for a period not to exceed two years.  (e) The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to carry out the purposes of this chapter. [L 1990, c 107, pt of §3]
HI Rev Stat § 201C-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|201C. Financial Services Assistance Program|201C-5 Annual report.

  §201C-5 Annual report. The department shall report to the governor and the legislature on the revolving fund's revenues and expenditures for each fiscal year. The report shall be submitted no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session. [L 1990, c 107, pt of §3]
HI Rev Stat § 201H-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|201H. Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation|201H-2 Hawaii housing finance and development corporation; establishment, staff.

  §201H-2 Hawaii housing finance and development corporation; establishment, staff. (a) There is established the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to be placed within the department of business, economic development, and tourism for administrative purposes only. The corporation shall be a public body and a body corporate and politic.  (b) The corporation shall employ, exempt from chapter 76 and section 26-35(a)(4), an executive director and an executive assistant. The executive director shall be paid a salary not to exceed the salary of the director of business, economic development, and tourism. The executive assistant shall be paid a salary not to exceed ninety per cent of the executive director's salary. The corporation may employ, subject to chapter 76, technical experts and officers, agents, and employees, permanent and temporary, as required. The corporation may also employ officers, agents, and employees, prescribe their duties and qualifications, and fix their salaries, not subject to chapter 76, when in the determination of the corporation, the services to be performed are unique and essential to the execution of the functions of the corporation. The corporation may call upon the attorney general for legal services as it may require. The corporation may delegate to one or more of its agents or employees its powers and duties as it deems proper.  (c) The board shall submit a report to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session immediately following each adjustment of salary of the executive director. [L 2005, c 196, pt of §20; am L 2006, c 180, §7; am L 2016, c 91, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 201H-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|201H. Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation|201H-3 Board; establishment, functions, duties.

  §201H-3 Board; establishment, functions, duties. (a) There is created a board of directors of the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation consisting of nine members, of whom six shall be public members appointed by the governor as provided in section 26-34. At least four of the public members shall have knowledge and expertise in public or private financing and development of affordable housing. Public members shall be appointed from each of the counties of Honolulu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai. At least one public member shall represent community advocates for low-income housing, affiliated with private nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of low-income housing. The public members of the board shall serve four-year staggered terms; provided that the initial appointments shall be as follows:  (1) Two members to be appointed for four years;  (2) Two members to be appointed for three years; and  (3) Two members to be appointed for two years. The director of business, economic development, and tourism and the director of finance, or their designated representatives, and a representative of the governor's office, shall be ex officio[,] voting members. The corporation shall be headed by the board.  (b) The board of directors shall select a chairperson and vice chairperson from among its members; provided that the chairperson shall be a public member. The director of business, economic development, and tourism, director of finance, and the governor's representative shall be ineligible to serve as chairperson of the board.  (c) Five members shall constitute a quorum, whose affirmative vote shall be necessary for all actions by the corporation. The members shall receive no compensation for services, but shall be entitled to necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in the performance of their duties. [L 2005, c 196, pt of §20; am L 2006, c 180, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 201H-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|201H. Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation|201H-4 General powers.

  §201H-4 General powers. (a) The corporation may:  (1) Sue and be sued;  (2) Have a seal and alter the same at pleasure;  (3) Make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers;  (4) Adopt bylaws and rules in accordance with chapter 91 for its organization, internal management, and to carry into effect its purposes, powers, and programs; and  (5) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, establish and collect fees for administrative expenses incurred by the corporation to process applications for loans, grants, services, and real estate documents related to the corporation's functions under this chapter.  (b) In addition to other powers conferred upon it, the corporation may do all things necessary and convenient to carry out the powers expressly provided in this chapter. [L 2005, c 196, pt of §20; am L 2006, c 180, §15; am L 2009, c 143, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 201H-4.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|201H. Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation|201H-4.5 Urban gardening programs.

  §201H-4.5 Urban gardening programs. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the corporation may develop programs that provide incentives for the development of housing projects that incorporate urban gardening programs; provided that the college of tropical agriculture and human resources of the University of Hawaii at Manoa shall be consulted regarding best practices in urban gardening, including vertical gardening, aquaponics, and community gardening. [L 2013, c 202, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 201H-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|201H. Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation|201H-5 Fair housing law to apply.

  §201H-5 Fair housing law to apply. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the provisions of chapter 515 shall apply in administering this chapter. [L 2005, c 196, pt of §20]
HI Rev Stat § 201H-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|201H. Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation|201H-6 Housing advocacy and information system.

  §201H-6 Housing advocacy and information system. (a) The corporation, with the assistance of other agencies of the State and counties with related responsibilities, shall develop and maintain a housing advocacy and information system to aid the corporation in meeting the needs and demands of housing consumers.  (b) In establishing and maintaining the housing advocacy and information system, the corporation shall conduct market studies, engage in community outreach, and solicit recommendations from, and statistics and research developed by, agencies of the United States, the State, the counties, private research organizations, nonprofit community groups, trade associations, including those of the construction and real estate industries, departments, individuals at the University of Hawaii, and housing consumers.  (c) The corporation shall analyze the information received and make recommendations to the appropriate agencies and developers.  (d) The corporation, through the housing advocacy and information system, shall act as a clearinghouse for information relating to housing conditions, needs, supply, demand, characteristics, developments, trends in federal housing programs, and housing laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.  (e) The housing advocacy and information system may be used by housing researchers, planners, administrators, and developers and shall be coordinated with other housing research efforts. The corporation shall maintain a current supply of information, including means to gather new information through surveys, contracted research, and investigations.  (f) The corporation, through the housing advocacy and information system, shall develop and maintain an affordable housing inventory registry to identify:  (1) Affordable housing projects developed by the corporation utilizing moneys in the rental housing revolving fund established pursuant to section 201H-202 or the dwelling unit revolving fund established pursuant to section 201H-191;  (2) State and federal public housing projects identified by the Hawaii public housing authority;  (3) United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Region 9 federally supported and privately managed housing projects; and  (4) State and county lands that may be developed for affordable housing, as defined in section 201H-57(b). [L 2005, c 196, pt of §20; am L 2006, c 180, §15; am L 2007, c 222, §2; am L 2015, c 237, §22]
HI Rev Stat § 201H-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|201H. Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation|201H-7 Housing research.

  §201H-7 Housing research. (a) The corporation may study the plans of any government regarding the clearing, replanning, or reconstruction of an area where unsafe or unsanitary dwelling or housing conditions exist.  (b) The corporation may purchase materials for the development of land and the construction of dwelling units in the manner it concludes to be most conducive to lower costs, including purchase from other states or from foreign countries for drop shipment in the State or on cost-plus contracts for materials with persons or firms doing business in the State, or otherwise.  (c) The corporation may conduct, or cause to be conducted, research on housing needs, materials, design, or technology, and apply the findings of the investigation to housing projects, including the following:  (1) Sociocultural investigation of housing and community utilization, preferences, or needs of residents within the housing need classification of the housing functional plan;  (2) Development of technology for the application of innovative building systems or materials, to provide energy or resource conservation or cost savings in the construction or operation of a housing project;  (3) Investigation of the applicability of locally-produced building materials and systems to dwelling unit construction;  (4) Investigation of new forms of project construction, maintenance, operation, financing, or ownership, involving tenants, homeowners, financing agencies, and others; or  (5) Other necessary or appropriate research that may lower the long-term costs of housing, conserve resources, or create communities best suited to the needs of residents.  (d) In the development and construction of a housing project, the corporation may provide for an on-the-job training program or other projects as it may deem justifiable, including innovative projects to develop a larger qualified workforce in the State. [L 2005, c 196, pt of §20; am L 2006, c 180, §9]
HI Rev Stat § 201H-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|201H. Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation|201H-8 Housing counseling.

  §201H-8 Housing counseling. The corporation may provide the following services for the programs it administers:  (1) Listing and referral services to tenants seeking to rent homes;  (2) Counseling to tenants on matters such as financial management and budgeting, basic housekeeping, communicating effectively and getting along with others, and other matters as may be desirable or necessary;  (3) Counseling to prospective homeowners on the rudiments of owning a home;  (4) Assistance to any person or government agency regarding the nature and availability of federal assistance for housing development and community development or redevelopment;  (5) Counseling and guidance services to aid: any person or government agency in securing the financial aid or cooperation of the federal government in undertaking, constructing, maintaining, operating, or financing any housing designated for elders; persons displaced by governmental action; university and college students and faculty; and any other persons; and  (6) Assistance to a county agency upon request from the agency in the development of programs to correct or eliminate blight and deterioration and to effect community development. [L 2005, c 196, pt of §20; am L 2006, c 180, §15]
HI Rev Stat § 201H-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|201H. Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation|201H-9 Acquisition, use, and disposition of property.

  §201H-9 Acquisition, use, and disposition of property. (a) The corporation may acquire any real or personal property or interest therein by purchase, exchange, gift, grant, lease, or other means from any person or government to provide housing. Exchange of real property shall be in accordance with section 171-50.  (b) The corporation may own or hold real property. All real property owned or held by the corporation shall be exempt from mechanic's or materialman's liens and also from levy and sale by virtue of an execution, and no execution or other judicial process shall issue against the same nor shall any judgment against the corporation be a charge or lien upon its real property; provided that this subsection shall not apply to or limit the right of obligees to foreclose or otherwise enforce any mortgage of the corporation or the right of obligees to pursue any remedies for the enforcement of any pledge or lien given by the corporation on its rents, fees, or revenues. The corporation and its property shall be exempt from all taxes and assessments.  (c) The corporation may lease or rent all or a portion of any housing project and establish and revise the rents or charges therefor. The corporation may sell, exchange, transfer, assign, or pledge any property, real or personal, or any interest therein to any person or government.  (d) The corporation may insure or provide for the insurance of its property or operations against risks as it deems advisable. [L 2005, c 196, pt of §20; am L 2006, c 180, §15]
HI Rev Stat § 201H-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|201H. Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation|201H-11 Agents, including corporations.

  §201H-11 Agents, including corporations. The corporation may exercise any or all of the powers conferred upon it, either generally or with respect to any specific housing project through an agent that it may designate, including any corporation that is formed under the laws of this State, and for such purposes the corporation may cause one or more corporations to be formed under the laws of this State or may acquire the capital stock of any corporation. Any corporate agent, all of the stock of which shall be owned by the corporation or its nominee, to the extent permitted by law, may exercise any of the powers conferred upon the corporation in this chapter. [L 2005, c 196, pt of §20; am L 2006, c 180, §15]
HI Rev Stat § 201H-12 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|201H. Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation|201H-12 Development of property.

  §201H-12 Development of property. (a) The corporation, in its own behalf or on behalf of any federal, state, or county agency, may:  (1) Clear, improve, and rehabilitate property;  (2) Plan, develop, construct, and finance housing projects, including mixed-use developments; and  (3) In cooperation with any state or county department or agency, including the department of education and department of accounting and general services, plan facilities and related infrastructure as an integral part of its housing projects, including mixed-use developments, using all its innovative powers toward achieving that end expeditiously and economically; provided that facilities developed in cooperation with the department of education comply with the department of education's educational objectives and requirements. For purposes of this subsection, "mixed-use developments" means a development that contains affordable residential dwelling units that may be combined with governmental, educational, commercial, cultural, institutional, or industrial uses; is approved by the county in which the project is located; and is subject to: chapter 104; title 40 United States Code sections 3141, 3142, 3143, 3144, 3146, and 3147; or a project labor agreement by law or contract in the construction of the project.  (b) The corporation may develop public land in an agricultural district subject to the prior approval of the land use commission, when developing lands greater than fifteen acres in size, and public land in a conservation district subject to the prior approval of the board of land and natural resources. The corporation shall not develop state monuments, historical sites, or parks. When the corporation proposes to develop public land, it shall file with the department of land and natural resources a petition setting forth the purpose for the development. The petition shall be conclusive proof that the intended use is a public use superior to that which the land has been appropriated.  (c) The corporation may develop or assist in the development of federal lands with the approval of appropriate federal authorities.  (d) The corporation shall not develop any public land where the development may endanger the receipt of any federal grant, impair the eligibility of any government agency for a federal grant, prevent the participation of the federal government in any government program, or impair any covenant between the government and the holder of any bond issued by the government.  (e) The corporation may contract or sponsor with any county, housing authority, or person, subject to the availability of funds, an experimental or demonstration housing project designed to meet the needs of elders; the disabled; displaced or homeless persons; low- and moderate-income persons; teachers or other government employees; or university and college students and faculty. [L 2005, c 196, pt of §20; am L 2006, c 180, §10; am L 2016, c 131, §2]