Rep. Mahina Poepoe

Primary HB 1225

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a landlord low-income tenant tax credit.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 550

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.

Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1146

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a carbon emissions tax credit. Expands the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to include carbon emissions. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, to recommend updates to the tax per fuel and corresponding tax credits. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 247

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Increases the percentages of local agricultural products that certain departments are required to purchase by certain deadlines. Expands annual reporting requirements to include the total spending by certain market channels. Requires the University of Hawaiʻi system to include a corrective action plan in its respective report to the legislature, should it not meet its benchmark. Repeals the separate benchmark for the department of education that requires thirty per cent of food served in public schools to consist of locally sourced products by 2030. Appropriates funds for the establishment of a farm-to-state liaison within the office of the governor. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 766

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to inventory historic properties and burial sites in the State, collect data on burial site locations, and conduct an archaeological surface survey.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 325

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Increases the minimum penalty imposed upon homeowners, renters, and managers of real property when they intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly allow others to unlawfully use aerial devices from their respective properties after 9:00 p.m. and before 9:00 a.m.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 251

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO NEONICOTINOIDS.

Amends the definition of "restricted use pesticide" to include neonicotinoid pesticides.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1199

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt and implement a written policy on domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by a law enforcement officer. Establishes standards, training deadlines, administrative procedures, and reporting requirements.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1327

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

Establishes a state income tax credit for qualified expenses incurred by certain individuals employed by the Department of Education, Hawaiʻi state public library system, or as part of a head start program in a school. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1348

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.

Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts. Requires country of origin to be included on the principal display panel of a consumer package of raw or processed macadamia nuts. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track