Establishes a student exchange program compact between the University of Northern Philippines or Ilocos Sur Community College, or both, and the University of Hawaii school of travel industry management. Requires reports to the Legislature.
Establishes a working families tax credit. Requires the Department of Taxation to prepare an annual report on the tax credit’s usage for the previous year.
Appropriates funds to issue civil identification cards to inmates upon request prior to their release from prison.
Expands the income tax credit for low-income household renters, based on adjusted gross income and filing status. Adjusts the tax credit for inflation. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2017.
Requires the Department of Public Safety to solicit proposals for a new correctional facility. Requires new facility to be operated by public employees. Temporarily suspends the current EIS process for potential sites for the proposed Oahu Community Correctional Center. (HB462 HD2)
Increases the rate of real estate conveyance tax for properties with a value of $2,000,000 and more. Amends the calculation for the amount of conveyance taxes to be deposited into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. (HB698 HD1)
Repeals the changes made to agricultural and aquacultural building permit requirements in Act 203, SLH 2013, to ensure that Hawaii's communities are not suspended from participation in the NFIP.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Residency Program at the University of Hawaii Center for Nursing.
Gradually increases the credit amounts and amends the income brackets of the refundable food/excise tax credit. Repeals the sunset date of Act 223, SLH 2015, which amended the food/excise tax credit. (HB932 HD1)
Prohibits electric utilities from installing power connections or transferring accounts or services without owner or legal occupant consent. (HB871 HD1)
