Rep. Scott Nishimoto

Primary HR 70

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF ELECTIONS TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE ON AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION.

In committee Mar 29, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 669

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Streamlines the reporting requirements of the Department of Human Services (DHS)and the family courts to require DHS, upon direction of the court, to provide the family court with an oral or written report regarding the safety of a minor child of the parties on or prior to the next regularly scheduled court hearing. Provides that if DHS provides a written report, the DHS need not appear at the hearing unless ordered to do so. Requires the court to provide copies of all written reports to the parties. (HB669 HD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 913

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR FIREFIGHTERS.

Improves access for firefighters to comprehensive medical coverage and service-connected disability retirement benefits upon diagnosis with or death from cancer that is presumed to arise out of and in the course of employment. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 590

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CREATIVE MEDIA INDUSTRY.

Establishes the Hawaii Creative Industries Advisory Group while retaining the Film Industry Branch and Creative Industries Division of DBEDT. Repeals the Hawaii Television and Film Development Board along with the grant and venture capital programs that were implemented by the Board. Renames the Hawaii Television and Film Development Special Fund as the Creative Media and Film Infrastructure Special Fund. Expands funding sources for the Creative Media and Film Infrastructure Special Fund to support creative industries development within DBEDT. Amends the purposes for which the Creative Media and Film Infrastructure Special Fund may be used. Provides general excise and use tax exemptions for operations and improvements of the Hawaii Film Studio. Requires the University of Hawaii and DBEDT to report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2038. (SD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1279

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTION.

Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii West Oahu to expand its existing programs and develop new means to increase food security and self-sufficiency in the State. (SD1)

Passed Mar 24, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1276

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Provides an additional state income tax deduction of up to $5,000 per year for student loan interest paid on qualified education loans. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 604

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LANDSCAPING.

Requires the department of agriculture, in consultation with the department of health, to create and maintain a list of plants and landscaping-related structures or equipment that are known to be preferred habitats for mosquito breeding and prohibits use of these elements in public landscaping. Exempts routinely maintained botanical gardens. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 23, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 456

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Requires police departments to disclose to the Legislature the identity of an officer upon the officer's second suspension in a five-year period or discharge. Requires disclosure under the Uniform Information Practices Act after a police officer's second suspension in a five-year period. (HB456 HD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 946

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE LANES.

Specifies that an unauthorized person who drives in a high occupancy vehicle lane shall be subject to a $150 fine. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 61

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A STUDY COMPARING THE COSTS OF USING ELEVATED RAIL VERSUS STREET-LEVEL RAIL TO COMPLETE THE MIDDLE STREET TO DOWNTOWN HONOLULU PORTION OF THE HONOLULU RAIL PROJECT.

In committee Mar 22, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track