Removes the dollar amount cap on conveyance tax proceeds that are paid into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. (HB487 HD1)
Clarifies that the Ethics Commission may employ or retain its own attorneys. (HB512 HD1)
Short form bill relating to the Judiciary.
Requires the principal broker to report the client trust account number and name of the managing institution to the real estate commission. Specifies that the principal broker must report changes in the account number and account location within ten days of a change. Authorizes the real estate commission to take action in circuit court to enforce client trust account requirements. (HB238 HD1)
Establishes an income tax deduction for political contributions.
Eliminates the mortgage interest deduction for second homes under the Hawaii Income Tax Law. Specifies that the revenue gain attributable to this measure be deposited into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Requires the Department of Budget and Finance, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, to submit reports on the administration of this measure to the Legislature prior to the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Regular Sessions. (HB486 HD2)
Provides that the ballot of an absentee or military-overseas voter is valid even if the voter becomes ineligible to vote after casting the ballot. Repeals the requirement that an absentee voter's ballot be deemed invalid if the voter returns the return envelope but dies prior to the opening of polls.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 21st Representative District.
Establishes the Hawaii Promise Program to provide scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students enrolled at a University of Hawaii community college. Appropriates funds to establish and implement the program. (HB1591 HD2)
Requires any person applying for a license as an electrical contractor, pole and line contractor, high voltage electrical contractor, or electronic systems contractor to possess a trade license or an electrical engineering degree from an accredited college to perform electrical work in the State. (HB976 HD1)
