text:  This week, the Hawaii County Council discussed a controversial bill package to manage the county's short-term rentals. It would categorize STRs, also known as transient accommodation rentals, and would make owners register those units with the county. It's also proposing new fees, fines, and operational rules. Council Chair Heather Kimball co-introduced the measures. It is intended to make sure that everyone is registered who is operating a transient accommodation unit