Rep. Adrian K. Tam

Primary HB 331

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE PLAN.

Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, and transit projects in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Adds a definition of "green infrastructure". Requires the office of planning, in partnership with the greenhouse gas sequestration task force, to submit a report to the legislature making recommendations for implementing green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 96

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.

Increases the maximum area for each agricultural shade cloth structure, cold frame, and greenhouse that could qualify the structure for an exemption from building permit and building code requirements. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 432

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Extends the earned income tax credit by five years. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Mar 11, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1271

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Dissolves the agribusiness development corporation and transfers all lands and staff, except for the executive director, to the department of agriculture.

Passed Mar 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 65

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COORDINATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO IMPLEMENT A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT OF AT LEAST A HALF CREDIT IN FINANCIAL LITERACY DURING THE JUNIOR YEAR OR SENIOR YEAR.

In committee Mar 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 702

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FARM TO SCHOOL PROCUREMENT.

Requires the department of education to establish rules for the procurement of goods and services related to the administration of food programs at public schools that incorporate a geographic preference for unprocessed locally grown and locally raised food products. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 54

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO COORDINATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO IMPLEMENT A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT OF AT LEAST A HALF CREDIT IN FINANCIAL LITERACY DURING THE JUNIOR YEAR OR SENIOR YEAR.

In committee Mar 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 328

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.

Allows for the installation of certain energy-efficient technologies on any privately owned single-family residential dwelling or townhouse, with limited restrictions. Requires private entities to review, and if necessary, change rules to allow for the placement of those technologies. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 445

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INCREASING THE ESTATE TAX.

Amends the exclusion amount of Hawaii's estate tax. Applicable to decedents dying or taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2020. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 56

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE POTENTIAL REVENUE TO BE GENERATED FOR THE STATE THROUGH THE LEGALIZATION AND REGULATION OF RECREATIONAL CANNABIS.

In committee Mar 4, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track