Hawaii Bills

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All 53,153 Active 2,085 In committee 29,059 Passed 12,714 Signed 1,934 Failed 183

passed · Hawaii · House Nov 30, 2017

HB 54: RELATING TO SMALL BOAT HARBORS.

Prohibits the Chairperson of BLNR from adopting any rule with respect to a small boat harbor where a marine fueling station has been established that requires the exclusive fueling of vessels from that station only.

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 839: RELATING TO THE PUNA DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL PARK.

Appropriates funds for a feasibility study for planning and land acquisition for an agricultural park in the Puna district. Effective 3/9/2092. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 981: RELATING TO THE HAWAII LABOR RELATIONS BOARD.

Allows the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to send notices of hearing electronically. Requires the party seeking judicial review to bear the cost of preparing a transcript, except as provided by law, in which case the Board shall bear the cost of preparing the transcript. (SB981 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 1086: RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit by providing additional tax credit options for payroll costs and 35 percent of qualified production costs for qualified productions employing local workers in a county with a population of 700,000 or less; permitting the option of offering the State an alternative marketing opportunity; adding new verification and reporting requirements; and extending the repeal of the tax credit until January 1, 2024. (SB1086 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Nov 30, 2017

HB 861: RELATING TO COMMUNITY-BASED SUBSISTENCE FISHING AREAS.

Requires DLNR to adopt rules for a community-based subsistence fishing area within two years of receipt of a proposal. Establishes annual reporting requirement. Effective 7/1/2030. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 49: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to collaborate with the Workforce Development Council on workforce development initiatives. (SB49 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 441: RELATING TO ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.

Amends the definitions of "disclosure date" and "electioneering communication" pertaining to electioneering disclosure statements. Takes effect on 01/07/2059. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Nov 30, 2017

SB 98: RELATING TO COURTS.

Raises the district courts' jurisdictional limit for civil actions involving specific performance. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Nov 30, 2017

HB 145: RELATING TO NET INCOME TAX.

Restores the deduction for state taxes paid for taxpayers with income above specified thresholds. Establishes limitations on claims for itemized tax deductions, based on taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. (HB145 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Nov 30, 2017

HB 959: RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and financial audit of the Agribusiness Development Corporation. (HB959 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Nov 30, 2017

HB 1378: RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.

Requires the Department of Transportation to develop plans for the construction of secondary access roads for the Waianae district of leeward Oahu. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Nov 30, 2017

HB 1279: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTION.

Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii West Oahu to expand its existing programs and develop new means to increase food security and self-sufficiency in the State. (SD1)