Rep. Gene Ward

Primary HB 637

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.

Allows greater flexibility in conditions placed on eligibility requirements for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Amends the amount of the total tax credit that may be claimed per qualified production. Amends the annual aggregate cap placed on the amount of the tax credits that may be claimed by qualified productions.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1204

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.

Requires state and county officials, officers, and employees, whenever answering a telephone call, video call, or other form of interactive telecommunication in the performance of their official duties, to identify themselves by first name and offer a polite salutation, consistent with the aloha spirit.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 851

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE OF EMERGENCY.

Requires the Governor to obtain approval from the Legislature when a state of emergency has been declared and requires a duration of more than thirty days.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 638

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Exempts certain foods, medical services, and feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1188

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Provides a one-year exemption to any business demonstrating they were dependent on county, state, or federal funding to sustain them during state mandated closures. Business may only qualify for this exemption once.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1185

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF LEASES UNDER THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED.

Requires Hawaiian Homes Commission to distribute leases to all beneficiaries within 10 years. Removes financial consideration in obtaining a lease. Requires the construction of pu'uhonuas or communal living arrangements by the department.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 241

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.

Prohibits certain discriminatory practices based on an individual's invasive medical test status or vaccination status.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 635

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Sets the maximum weekly benefit amount at seventy-five per cent of the average weekly wage from June 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1397

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF LEASES UNDER THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT, 1920, AS AMENDED.

Requires Hawaiian Homes Commission to distribute leases to all beneficiaries within 10 years. Removes financial consideration in obtaining a lease. Requires the construction of pu'uhonuas or communal living arrangements by the department. Requires an actuarial study. Appropriates funds for the study.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1396

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE XII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO MAKE AMENDMENTS TO THE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSITION OF THE HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to authorize the legislature to make amendments to the management of Hawaiian home lands. Prohibits the construction and operation of casino gaming and wagering on Hawaiian home lands.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track