Rep. Tom Brower

Primary HCR 170

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING ALL THE COUNTIES OF HAWAII TO CREATE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE DECAL, SIMILAR TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU'S "HAWAII SAYS NO MORE WEEK" SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE DECAL, TO RAISE FUNDS TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ABUSE.

In committee Mar 28, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 169

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT PARTICIPANTS IN PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS OTHER THAN RECOGNIZED EVENTS SUCH AS MARATHONS AND PARADES FOLLOW TRAFFIC LAWS WHEN CROSSING STREETS.

In committee Mar 21, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1800

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE TIRES.

Requires each county to use a portion of its highway beautification fee revenues for cleanup of improper tire disposal sites. Appropriates funds from the special account in the environmental management special fund to each county for cleanup of improper tire disposal sites. Requires each county to report to the legislature statistics on the number of improperly disposed tires collected. (SD1)

Passed Mar 21, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 105

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SUPPLY EACH PUBLIC KINDERGARTEN AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT IN THE STATE WITH MEALS, READY-TO-EAT, FOR CONSUMPTION WHEN NATURAL DISASTERS OR OTHER EMERGENCY INCIDENTS OCCUR.

In committee Mar 20, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1471

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Allows transient accommodations brokers to register as a tax collection agent on behalf of all of its operators and plan managers. Requires registered transient accommodations broker tax collection agent's operators and plan managers to obtain a GET license and TAT registration. Requires registered transient accommodations broker tax collection agents to file periodic and annual GET and TAT returns. Requires that each periodic return be accompanied by an electronic cover sheet containing required information. Requires all registered transient accommodations broker tax collection agents to inquire with their operators and plan managers whether the transient accommodation is in compliance with all pertinent state and county land use and tax laws. Requires the operator or plan manager to provide verification of and a statement confirming compliance with state and county land use laws in the form of a written certification, verification, or permit, as applicable, issued by the appropriate county agency. Allocates an unspecified per cent of GET and TAT taxes to the counties contingent upon establishment of a process to provide verification of compliance by an operator or plan manager with county land use laws. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017. Effective date 5/22/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 15, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2719

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Establishes the Hawaii clean economy initiative advisory board to advise the State on the transition to a clean energy economy. Allocates funds from the energy security special fund to support the board. Changes the name of the Hawaii clean energy initiative program to the Hawaii clean economy initiative program. Expands the role of the program to manage the State's transition to a clean transportation economy. Extends the implementation date of the program's plans from 2030 to 2045. (HB2719 HD1)

Passed Mar 13, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2724

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE ENERGY AGENCIES.

Establishes the Office of Clean Energy to assume the duties of the energy resources coordinator, presently the director of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Transfers the functions of the State Energy Office to the Office of Clean Energy. Appropriates moneys. (HB2724 HD1)

Passed Mar 13, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 95

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF ‘OLELO COMMUNITY MEDIA.

In committee Mar 13, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 177

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING CONGRESS TO CONVENE A LIMITED NATIONAL CONVENTION UNDER ARTICLE V FOR THE EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION THAT WILL LIMIT THE INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN OUR ELECTORAL PROCESS.

In committee Mar 13, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2702

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Requires that real estate investment trusts file returns reporting their shareholders' pro rata shares of net income and net income attributable to this State. Provides for composite returns and requires withholding for those shareholders who do not agree to file returns or pay tax on their pro rata share of net income attributable to this State. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2018. (HB2702 HD1)

Passed Mar 8, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track