Rep. Mark Nakashima

Primary HB 1373

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

Beginning 1/1/2024, requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to administer a Workforce Development Incentive Rebate Program that incentivizes local independent film and television productions. Establishes a new Film Studio Tax Credit. Amends the administration of the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit by increasing the tax credit cap from $50,000,000 to $75,000,000 for calendar year 2024 and eliminating the ability for credits exceeding the tax cap to be allowed to be claimed after December 31, 2024. Appropriates funds. (SD2)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1409

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

Extends under certain conditions, the family leave period for up to eight weeks for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to amend its rules to include neonatal care as a related medical condition wherever the phrase "pregnancy, childbirth, or other related condition" or any similar phrase is used. Effective 6/30/2032. (SD2)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1843

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.

Establishes the State Fire Marshal within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to direct fire protection efforts statewide. Appropriates funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1841

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Appropriates funds to DLNR for operating expenses, equipment, the establishment of positions, and capital improvement projects to support wildfire emergency response. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1991

Failed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE.

Establishes primary and optional coverage requirements for U-drive motor vehicle insurance policies. Establishes disclosure requirements for U-drive motor vehicle insurance policies. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Failed Mar 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2683

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ACCESS TO LEARNING.

Makes permanent the exemption of laboratory school programs of the Hawaiian language college at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo from state English-medium standards, assessments, performance ratings, staff qualifications, and staff training requirements. Takes effect 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1769

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a refundable Family Caregiver Tax Credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1833

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Appropriates funds into and out of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to provide loans or grants for mixed-income rental projects or units in mixed-income rental projects for qualifying individuals and families. Appropriates funds for an unspecified number of finance specialist positions to assist with these loans and grants. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 85

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY EVALUATING THE FEASIBILITY OF CREATING A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REGISTRY THAT WOULD BE USED SIMILARLY TO THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY.

In committee Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 90

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO THE PUBLIC DURING NON-PEAK HOURS AND NON-SCHOOL DAYS.

In committee Mar 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track