2026 RPFSS Legislative Update

CLE CREDITS: 1.0 CLE CREDIT

Date/time:

Friday, July 31, 12:00pm-1:00pm

Location:

Live Webcast

Via your HSBA Account, "My Learning"

Pricing: (Please see how to Register below)

$0 RPFSS Section Members (LIVE WEBCAST) (Note: Cost is $0 for the first 100 registrants. Thereafter, cost will be $15 and if you cannot register, please allow time for the $15 cost to be reset.)

$45 All Other HSBA Members (LIVE WEBCAST)

$55 Non-HSBA Members (LIVE WEBCAST)*

Law Student HSBA Bar Card Member Free (LIVE WEBCAST)**

Attorneys may join the RPFSS Section take advantage of the RPFSS Member rate; membership is $25.

*If you would like to join the RPFSS Section, please submit separate payments for RPFSS Section membership payment with this Membership Application Form and CLE payment with this CLE Registration Form coming soon. Please make any checks payable to HSBA.

Same day registrants are welcome, but please register at least one hour before the webcast.

Materials: Materials, if any, will be emailed to you later towards the event.

Cancellation/Refunds: Cancellation requests must be received (in writing to cle@hsba.org or mail) by Friday, July 24, 2026, for a full refund. There will be no refunds for No-Shows.

Summary:

TOPICS:* Short-Term Rentals, Rental Housing Revolving Fund, Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, Residential Condominiums, Universal Changing Accommodations, State Enterprise Zones, Residential Housing Utilities, Hawaii Builds Pilot Program, Public School Land Transfer, Fire Prevention, Essential Permitting Positions, County Permit Data, Property Insurance, Document Recording, Income Tax, Bonds, Cash Transaction Rounding, Consumer Protection, Cesspool Conversions, Planned Community Associations, Historic Preservation, Rent-to-Own Housing Program, School Impact Fees, Transit-Oriented Development, Expedited Permit Applications, Rainwater Catchment Systems, Farm Employee Housing, Coastal Zone Management Act, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, Registration of Time Shares, Island Burial Councils, Department of Land and Natural Resources Community Co-Management, Downpayment Loan Assistance Program, and Housing 

* Not all topics listed will be presented at the CLE, as they remain subject to (a) the Governor’s right to veto ending on July 15, 2026, and (b) further review by the speakers as to relevance and applicability for the RPFSS section audience.

Panelists:

Andrea H. Kato (formerly Ushijima), Program Chair, Partner, Cades Schutte LLP

Andrea H. Kato (formerly Ushijima), Program Chair, is a partner with the law firm of Cades Schutte LLP, where she practices in the areas of banking, real estate and finance. Ms. Kato received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington, her M.B.A. from the Shidler College of Business, University of Hawaii, and her law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii, where she served as the Executive Editor for Publications and Research for the University of Hawaii Law Review.  

Kimi Ide-Forster, Partner, Chun Kerr LLP

Kimi Ide-Forster is a partner with the law firm of Chun Kerr LLP, where she practices in the areas of real estate, commercial finance and general business transactions. Ms. Ide-Foster received her Bachelor’s degree from Pitzer College, and her law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii, where she served as staff editor for the Asian-Pacific Law & Policy Journal.

Mauna Kea Trask, Partner, Cades Schutte LLP

Mauna Kea Trask is a partner with the law firm of Cades Schutte LLP, where he practices in the areas of real estate, and litigation. His experience includes working with governmental regulatory processes and litigation in administrative, state and federal venues. Mr. Trask received his Bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University, and his law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii. Prior to joining Cades Schutte LLP, Mauna Kea was the County Attorney for the County of Kauai from 2014 to 2018.

Ikaika B. Rawlins, Partner, Chun Kerr LLP

Ikaika B. Rawlins is a partner with the law firm of Chun Kerr LLP, where he practices in the areas of real estate and business transactions, and state and local tax matters. Mr. Rawlins received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Hawaii-Hilo, and his law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii.

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**Non-HSBA members: Please download paper registration coming soon and submit to the HSBA to register. Form of payment must be received with registration to process.

***Law Students: You must have an HSBA student card; or if not, you may obtain one by going to HSBA Student Bar Card | HSBA Please download paper registration coming soon and submit to the HSBA to register.

ADA Accommodation: In Accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require accommodation for a disability, please contact us by email at cle@hsba.org; or by phone at 537-1868 and ask for the CLE Department before purchasing the program.

Questions? Please contact HSBA CLE Department at 537-1868 or CLE@hsba.org.