Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1506: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-FIFTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Authorizes the issuance of GO bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 45th representative district.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1227: RELATING TO MEDICAID PROVIDERS.

Authorizes health care providers under the state medicaid program to ask about supplemental nutrition assistance program (food stamp) participation on medicaid certification and re-certification forms.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1459: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases to an unspecified percentage, the corporate income tax rates for companies where the ratio between the salary of the company's highest-paid employee and the average of all the company's employees exceeds 20:1.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1204: RELATING TO FERRIES.

Requires the department of land and natural resources to conduct any necessary environmental impact statements for the establishment of the Hawaii state ferry system. Makes an appropriation.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 109: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Provides insurance coverage for air travel and lodging for blind or disabled individuals living on neighbor islands requiring medical care on the island of Oahu and their attendants. Applies to health insurance policies, contracts, and plans issued or renewed after July 1, 2018.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2017

SB 1022: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESEARCH.

Provides express legal authority to enable the University of Hawaii to create, promote, and participate in new economic enterprises and expand workforce opportunities based on inventions and discoveries generated by or at the University.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1319: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases the general excise tax by 0.5% to provide a dedicated funding source for the department of education and the University of Hawaii. Increases the use tax by 0.5%. Reduces the amount deducted from the county surcharge on state tax to reimburse the State for costs of assessment, collection, and disposition from 10% to 5%. Amends the state income tax by increasing the amounts of the standard deduction to unspecified amounts. Extends the sunset date for the increased amounts of the refundable food/excise tax credit by 2 years.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1521: RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS.

Exempts rental income received for leasing housing to tenants participating in the federal housing choice voucher (section 8) program from the general excise tax.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1564: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Authorizes a county that has established a county surcharge on state tax to make the surcharge permanent. Requires that a mass transit project funded by county surcharges be extended beyond its initial route. Requires that 50% of county surcharges collected be deposited into the state highway fund.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1493: RELATING TO A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds from the issuance of those bonds for plans, design, construction, and equipment for a new gymnasium at Roosevelt High School.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1409: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE AN EFFECTIVE TIME PERIOD ON EACH AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PUBLIC EMPLOYER AND A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow collective bargaining unit agreements to be effective for a period of 4 years.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2017

HB 1527: RELATING TO AIRPORTS.

Establishes the Hawaii airport authority. Transfers the administration of airports and the general aviation commuter portions of other airports to the Hawaii airport authority. Makes an appropriation.

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