Rep. Mark Hashem

Primary HB 1811

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Allows for new and upgraded electric vehicle charging stations having a single port to qualify for a rebate. Eliminates the annual cap on rebates. Increases flexibility of the Public Utilities Commission to administer the electric vehicle charging station rebate program. Increases maximum percentage of rebate program appropriations that may be expended for administrative costs and allows for marketing and outreach expenses to be included within allowable administration costs of the electric vehicle charging station rebate program. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD2)

In committee Feb 17, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1710

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IRRIGATION.

Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture for maintenance and improvements to the Peekauai ditch irrigation system located on Kauai. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1208

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 Hawaii 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. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

In committee Feb 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1871

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GIFTS.

Excludes from the State Code of Ethics' prohibition against acceptance of gifts by legislators and employees, foreign protocol gifts, gifts of aloha, invitations to certain events, and meals, under certain conditions. Defines foreign protocol gifts and gifts of aloha.

In committee Feb 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1715

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO UNATTENDED ANIMALS IN MOTOR VEHICLES.

Limits civil and criminal liability for persons who remove from motor vehicles unattended animals that are in physical danger; provided the person's actions are reasonable, in good faith, and in accordance with other requirements. Effective July 1, 2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1929

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAND USE.

Requires the office of planning and sustainable development to perform a study to refine rural district policies and make recommendations to facilitate the reclassification of lands from the agricultural district to the rural district. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2419

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE AUDITOR'S WORK.

Requires the auditor to disclose information, evidence, and requested documents, including working papers, to an investigating committee after the final audit report has been issued.

In committee Feb 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2436

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GAMBLING.

Imposes a heightened penalty of a class C felony for persons who repeatedly commit the offenses of gambling or possession of gambling records in the second degree. Raises the criminal penalty to a class C felony for the offense of possession of gambling devices. Directs all forfeited property or proceeds from sales thereof to units of state or local government that administer, manage, operate, or oversee programs addressing homelessness, substance abuse, or compulsive gambling.

In committee Feb 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1930

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FISH AGGREGATION DEVICES.

Provides funds to the department of land and natural resources to support the fish aggregation device program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2420

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AUDITING PRACTICES.

Establishes draft audit report requirements. Requires the auditor to follow best auditing practices and standards when obtaining testimonial evidence and, if recording an interview, to follow certain requirements.

In committee Feb 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track