Maui County Council Chair Alice Lee announced on Monday there will be a special hearing next month for Bill 9, a proposal that would phase transient vacation rentals out of apartment districts on Maui.

The special council meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Dec. 1.

Additionally, County Council members plan to meet Thursday to discuss appointing someone to fill an open seat following the death of councilmember Tasha Kama.

According to Lee, a final vote to fill the seat for the remainder of the 2025-27 term is expected by the Nov. 25 deadline.

Lee said she also intends to schedule a second reading on Bill 9 as soon as possible, if the proposal passes on Dec. 1.

Written testimony can be sent via email to County.Clerk@mauicounty.us with “Bill 9” in the subject line.

For more information, call the Office of Council Services at (808) 270-7664.