Rep. Mark Hashem

Primary HB 297

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.

Short form bill relating to corrections.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 902

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ENTITLEMENTS.

Requires the State to pay, without delay, military personnel called to active duty at the same rate as their active duty counterparts; provide basic housing allowance; provide service credit for time on active duty; and allow state and county employees to count the time called to active duty in the State toward retirement.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 293

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO THE FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF REAL PROPERTY TAXATION.

Proposes an amendment to the Hawaiʻi State Constitution to repeal the exclusive power of the counties to exercise the functions, powers, and duties related to real property taxation, thereby authorizing the State to also exercise those functions, powers, and duties.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1280

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.

Restricts the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Requires the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to use appropriate alternatives to solitary confinement for inmates who are members of a vulnerable population. Requires the department to develop written policies and implement procedures by 7/1/2024. Defines "member of a vulnerable population." Requires a report to the Legislature.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 296

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Short form bill relating to public safety.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 292

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

By 1/1/2027, requires the department of taxation to suspend and refund certain income tax amounts received or withheld upon the enactment of a state law specifying real property tax amounts. Takes effect upon the ratification of a constitutional amendment authorizing the State to have real property taxing authority.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 651

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CARE FACILITY INSPECTIONS.

Requires the Department of Health to post on its website separate reports for various visits, violations, plans, and confirmations the Department performs or issues of certain care facilities. Establishes deadlines for each report type. Requires the Department of Health to log all reports in a database designed for easy public posting. Requires all facilities inspected by the Department of Health to maintain certain records and notify the Executive Office on Aging, Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and appropriate county offices on aging of initial inspection visit dates.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 551

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Prohibits the sale of flavored tobacco products and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Authorizes the department of health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes two full-time equivalent program specialist positions and one full-time equivalent hearing officer position. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1127

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases the standard deduction amounts for taxpayers for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. Requires biannual increases to the standard deduction amounts to match any increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for Honolulu over the most recent two year period.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 295

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VETERANS.

Short form bill relating to veterans.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track