Hawaii Bills

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 9, 2017

SB 261: RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.

Prohibits smoking in a motor vehicle in which a person under the age of eighteen is present. Requires the department of health to report on the enforceability of this Act and coordination of related data collection activities of the respective law enforcement agencies. (SD1)

Karl Rhoads (D) Russell E. Ruderman (D) Josh Green (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Rosalyn H. Baker (D)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 9, 2017

SB 682: RELATING TO ENERGY.

Extends the sunset date of the Alternative Energy Research and Development Pilot Project to June 30, 2019. Appropriates funds for the Project.

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 9, 2017

SB 648: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a state earned income tax credit. Changes income tax rates after 12/31/16. Repeals the sunset date for amendments made to the refundable food/excise tax credit by Act 223, SLH 2015. Appropriates funds to DOTAX for certain tax preparation assistance outreach programs. Effective 8/30/2050. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2049. Appropriation effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 9, 2017

SB 643: RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE.

Requires all newly created, replaced, or reprinted state and county letterheads, documents, symbols, and emblems to include accurate, appropriate, and authentic Hawaiian names and language. Establishes references for accurate, appropriate, and authentic Hawaiian names and words, including proper Hawaiian spelling and punctuation. Effective 3/9/2092. (SD2)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 9, 2017

HB 932: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Gradually increases the credit amounts and amends the income brackets of the refundable food/excise tax credit. Repeals the sunset date of Act 223, SLH 2015, which amended the food/excise tax credit. (HB932 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 9, 2017

HB 1474: RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes the Industrial Hemp Special Fund. Provides that agricultural land utilized to grow industrial hemp shall qualify for the minimum dedication period and be assessed at the lowest percentage of fair market value. Clarifies that the cultivation of industrial hemp shall be limited to licensed owners, lessees, or occupiers of agricultural lands. (HB1474 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 9, 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 Mar 9, 2017

SB 968: RELATING TO SERVICES PERFORMED BY CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES.

Establishes permanent civil service positions for the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to provide services historically and customarily performed by civil service employees in connection with creating housing opportunities for homeless individuals and others in need. Takes effect 1/7/2059. (SD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 9, 2017

SB 628: RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.

Requires department heads to inform the governor of any vacancy in any board or commission. Requires the governor to maintain a listing of all boards and commissions including specified information. Appropriates funds for 1.0 FTE position to manage listing information for boards and commissions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 9, 2017

HB 593: RELATING TO RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

Provides that, notwithstanding provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to the contrary, the amount of the state tax credit for research activities shall be calculated based on all qualified research expenses for the taxable year. Appropriates funds for a compliance specialist position within DOTAX to assist with administration of the tax credit. (HB593 HD1)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 9, 2017

SB 834: RELATING TO VIDEOCONFERENCING.

Requires LRB to conduct a feasibility study that includes the costs associated with the implementation of audiovisual technology in both chambers of the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 9, 2017

SB 332: RELATING TO NOTARIES PUBLIC.

Prohibits a commissioned notary public from accepting a limited purpose driver's license for verification of identification. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)

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