Rep. Scott Saiki

Primary HB 1044

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION.

Authorizes the department of taxation to mandate the electronic filing for certain partnerships, S-corporations, and individual tax returns. Requires certain tax return preparers to file returns electronically. Amends the requirements for filing and payment of taxes by electronic funds transfer. Amends the penalty for failure to file electronically. Removes the fee for certified copies of tax clearances. Authorizes the limited disclosure of liquor licensees' tax clearances. Clarifies the interest rate for payments made to taxpayers out of the litigated claims fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 214

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

Allows emergency medical personnel who successfully complete National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification to be qualified to perform emergency medical services as emergency medical technicians. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1047

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX LICENSES.

Requires that any general excise tax license be renewed biennially. Permits the department of taxation to charge a fee for biennial renewals and requires biennial renewals be applied for electronically. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1058

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.

Amends the law relating to registration renewals and initial registrations of motor carrier vehicles of any motor carrier who has an outstanding federal out-of-service order. Adds the definition for "out-of-service order". Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 934

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COVID-19.

Provides appropriations to continue funding for various COVID-19 response related programs and activities. Requires that should any project or program paid for by state funds become eligible for federal reimbursement, those federal funds be deposited into the general fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 928

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Amends the definitions of "base pay" and "compensation" for the purpose of calculating retirement benefits. Effective 12/25/2040. (HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 912

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for the research activities tax credit. Requires the certification on a first come, first served basis by date subject to certain conditions. Adds a cap for the taxpayer and related entities. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 876

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PESTICIDES.

Removes the statutory requirement for representatives of the pineapple and sugar industries and adds the statutory requirement for representatives of the coffee and diversified agriculture industries on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides.

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1051

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AIRPORTS.

Clarifies airport jurisdiction with respect to land use compliance and county permits.

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 942

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Institutes various consumer protections with regard to public adjusters, including requiring contractual terms and disclosures and granting a right to rescind. Imposes a standard of conduct on various entities. Authorizes the insurance commissioner to waive or modify certain fees by order. Reinstates the right to an administrative hearing and appeal from an order. Amends the Hawaii joint underwriting plan board of governors. Clarifies that rewards under wellness programs do not qualify as prohibited rebates. Makes various housekeeping amendments. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track