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State Legislature US Congress

All 53,153 Active 38,195 In committee 36,110 Passed 12,714 Signed 1,934 Failed 183

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 27, 2017

SB 1228: RELATING TO REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.

Temporarily disallows the deduction for dividends paid by real estate investment trusts for a period of 15 years, but with an exception for dividends generated from trust-owned housing that is affordable to households with incomes at or below 200% of the median family income.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 27, 2017

HB 1122: RELATING TO EXEMPTION FOR AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.

Clarifies procedures for an exemption from building permit and building code requirements pursuant to section 46-88, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and clarifies that section 46-88 does not exempt any new or existing agricultural buildings, structures, related appurtenances, or other development from local, state, or federal floodplain management development standards, ordinances, codes, statutes, rules, or regulations pursuant to National Flood Insurance Program requirements.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 27, 2017

HB 1020: RELATING TO LEAVES OF ABSENCE.

Amend section 78-23(c), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the Employee's Designation of Beneficiary form to be kept in the department where the employee is employed and also to permit the designation to be filed and maintained electronically.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 27, 2017

HB 1125: RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS ON CERTAIN STATE LANDS.

Decriminalizes traffic infractions within natural area reserves, game management areas, wildlife sanctuaries, and public hunting areas.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 27, 2017

HB 1147: RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Allows the State Department of Transportation Highways Division to collect an equitable compensation from franchise utility companies for the use of the state right of way.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 27, 2017

HB 1037: RELATING TO THE SALE OF QUALIFYING LEASEHOLD CONDOMINIUMS AND SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE LOTS OWNED BY THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Exempts from legislative approval the sale of the leased fee interest in certain qualified affordable leasehold condominiums and single family house lots by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 27, 2017

SB 1296: RELATING TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES.

Makes an appropriation to develop various unmanned aircraft systems products such as operations manuals and integration events, in order to generate awareness of the value of unmanned aircraft systems, promote community involvement through fairs and other events, and create pathways towards the expedited implementation of unmanned aircraft systems technologies across the State.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 27, 2017

HB 1003: RELATING TO ANIMAL DISSECTION IN SCHOOLS.

Authorizes DOE students to decline to dissect animals. Requires schools to provide an alternative to students who have declined.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 27, 2017

HB 1059: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.

To provide appropriations for collective bargaining cost items and other public employment costs for Unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2017-2019.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 27, 2017

HB 1040: RELATING TO RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD.

Amends the "renewable portfolio standard" calculation to more accurately reflect the amount of grid-connected renewable energy generation in Hawaii.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 27, 2017

HB 1154: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.

Provides scholarships for the unmet need of qualified students at any UH community college campus who meet certain criteria.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 27, 2017

SB 1253: RELATING TO FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.

Extends the sunset date of the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit to January 1, 2024. Provides stability and economic incentive predictability for the film industry.