Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii Intercollegiate Athletic Program.
Requires any person initiating a land disturbing activity to present a conservation plan for the activity to the affected neighborhood board or equivalent body prior to initiating the activity.
Increases state fuel taxes by unspecified amounts. (SD1)
Amends article II of the state constitution to provide for recall.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure access to clean drinking water, meaningful health care, and a quality education are among the inherent and inalienable rights of individuals. (HB1582 HD1)
Adjusts allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the tourism special fund for inflation. Adjusts allocation to the counties to equal forty-five per cent of the amount of revenues remaining after all other allocations are made.
Amends the Hawaii Constitution to make policy decisions made by the board of education subject to approval by an education advisory council.
Reclassifies drug paraphernalia possession and delivery offenses from felonies to violations subject to a fine of no more than $500. (HB1501 CD1)
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)
Increases state fuel taxes by unspecified amounts. (SD1)
