Rep. Sylvia Luke

Primary HB 1208

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 3 OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION RELATING TO THE FUNCTIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF REAL PROPERTY TAXATION.

Proposes an amendment to the Hawaii State Constitution to repeal the exclusive power of the counties to exercise the functions, powers, and duties related to real property taxation, thereby authorizing the State to also exercise those functions, powers, and duties. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

In committee Feb 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1209

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

By 1/1/2026, requires the department of taxation to suspend and refund certain income tax amounts received or withheld upon the enactment of a state law specifying real property tax amounts. Takes effect upon the ratification of a constitutional amendment authorizing the State to have real property taxing authority. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

In committee Feb 15, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2226

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

Adds a cap for an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities per taxable year for the tax credit for research activities. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements. Amends the annual aggregate cap. Requires certification on a first-come, first-served basis to be based on the date a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions, for the tax credit. (HD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2406

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Makes the state earned income tax credit refundable and permanent. Allows nonrefundable state earned income tax credits claimed for certain taxable years that exceeded tax liability for the original claim year to be credited against net tax liability in subsequent years until exhausted, up to the end of the 2022 tax year.

In committee Feb 15, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 2285

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO HEMP.

Repeals the 6/30/2022 sunset date of Act 14, SLH 2020, which established statutory provisions relating to hemp production and processing.

In committee Feb 9, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 2433

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND TRUST REVENUES.

Requires that all moneys in the pro rata portion of the Public Land Trust be transferred to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

In committee Feb 1, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 4

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

ESTABLISHING THE HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RED HILL TO ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY, WATER CONTAMINATION AND REMEDIATION, AND ALL RELATED IMPACTS.

Passed Jan 31, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1998

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Saint Joseph School in planning, designing, constructing, reconstructing, renovating, acquiring, equipping, and improving educational facilities.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1997

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND.

Appropriates funds into the emergency and budget reserve fund.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2359

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION.

Appropriates moneys to fund experimental modernization projects pursuant to section 78-3.5, HRS, to make necessary discretionary salary adjustments.

In committee Jan 28, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track