Rep. Scott Nishimoto

Primary HB 1012

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS.

Temporarily disallows the deduction for dividends paid by real estate investment trusts for a period of 15 years, but with an exception for dividends generated from trust-owned housing that is affordable to households with incomes at or below 140 per cent of the median family income. (HB1012 HD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 665

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

Requires health insurance coverage for case management services by licensed mental health providers for victims of sexual violence. (HB665 HD2)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 616

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to create one full-time program specialist position within the Adult Protective and Community Services Branch to oversee the foster grandparent program and senior companion programs in Maui county. (HB616 HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 610

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM.

Appropriates funds for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program to support the program on Oahu and for contracted services in the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. (HB610 HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 608

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGING.

Makes an appropriation to the Department of Health for the Kupuna Care Program. (HB608 HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 238

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REAL ESTATE BROKERS.

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)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 667

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires execution of an informed consent agreement between a patient and prescriber of opioids in circumstances that carry a high risk of dependency. Limits initial opioid prescription to a seven-day supply except for treatment of substance abuse or dependency, cancer, or palliative or hospice care. (HB667 HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1277

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.

Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate student assistants employed for a minimum of 20 hours a week by the University of Hawaii. (HB1277 HD2)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 611

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIA SERVICES COORDINATOR POSITION.

Makes an appropriation for the Alzheimer's disease and related dementia services coordinator position. (HB611 HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 487

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.

Removes the dollar amount cap on conveyance tax proceeds that are paid into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. (HB487 HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track