Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 298: RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Imposes a statewide limitation on consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural events.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 23, 2017

SB 626: RELATING TO ETHICS.

Requires lobbyists and their clients to make monthly disclosures during any month the legislature is in session, and a report for June 1 through December 31. Adds required disclosures regarding lobbying events, contractual relationships with legislators, and campaign contributions. Requires the governor, lieutenant governor, and legislators to file their financial disclosures by January 31 after the beginning of the regular legislative session. Requires certain state employees to disclose contractual relationships with lobbyists and their clients. Amends the definition of "administrative action" to include granting or denying an application for a business- or development-related permit, license, or approval and the procurement of goods and services through contracts covered by the procurement code. Requires the state ethics commission to accept electronically filed documents.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 23, 2017

SB 473: RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Increases the display permit fee.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 23, 2017

SB 579: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Exempts housing projects where at least a portion of the units are set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred forty per cent of the area median income from county, highway, and school impact fees.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 23, 2017

SB 775: RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.

Extends the time period in which the department of agriculture may certify important agricultural lands qualified agricultural cost tax credit.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 433: RELATING TO CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS.

Appropriates funds to the department of health for the posting of care facility inspection reports on the department's website.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 445: RELATING TO CONVEYANCE TAX.

Reduces the conveyance tax rates for properties with a value of less than $1,000,000. Increases the conveyance tax rates for properties with a value of $2,000,000 or greater.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 23, 2017

SB 379: RELATING TO BOATING.

Requires commercial thrill craft and parasailing operators to complete a water safety education course. Appropriates funds.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 48: RELATING TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA.

Requires the department of health to adopt rules to prohibit: (1) the manufacture and sale of manufactured marijuana products that are shaped to appeal to children; and (2) the use of additives in manufactured marijuana products designed to make the product more addictive or more appealing to minors.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 18: RELATING TO PUBLIC ORDER.

Establishes an offense for remaining unlawfully in or upon state property after a request to leave is made by any law enforcement officer under certain conditions. Requires the departments with jurisdiction over state property to develop and implement a policy for coordinated enforcement.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 23, 2017

SB 476: RELATING TO THE AUDITOR.

Authorizes the Auditor to receive and review confidential tax and other information. Allows the Auditor to report information necessary to explain and support its review and recommendations.

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 23, 2017

HB 497: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Expands the National Board Certification Incentive Program to provide monetary incentives to school psychologists. Authorizes continuing bonuses for school psychologists in certain designated schools that improve and no longer carry a certain designation.

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