Rep. Chris Todd

Primary HB 1247

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH.

Appropriates funds for research on prevention and mitigation of Rapid Ohia Death. (HB1247 HD1)

In committee Feb 13, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 948

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE FUEL TAX.

Requires every retail dealer to conspicuously post a tax rate decal on each pump owned or leased by the retail dealer that displays the current federal fuel tax, state fuel tax, each county's fuel tax, and state license tax assessed on a gallon of gasoline and other liquid fuel sold at the pump. Establishes the tax rate decal special fund to be administered by the department of agriculture. Provides a penalty. Makes appropriation. Takes effect on January 1, 2018.

In committee Feb 13, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 871

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

Prohibits electric utilities from installing power connections or transferring accounts or services without owner or legal occupant consent. (HB871 HD1)

In committee Feb 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 663

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires all limited service pregnancy centers to accurately disclose availability and enrollment information for reproductive health services. Establishes privacy and disclosure requirements for individual records and information. Authorizes civil penalties and civil actions for enforcement and remedy. (HB663 HD1)

In committee Feb 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1545

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Prohibits the use of polystyrene food and beverage containers in state-owned and state-run buildings and facilities beginning 1/1/2020. Requires that food and beverages be packed in compostable containers. Prohibits new contracts to purchase polystyrene food or beverage containers beginning 1/1/2018.

In committee Feb 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 873

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE LIVING.

Establishes a permit that exempts sustainable living research and sites from certain county codes, ordinances, and rules. Effective 7/1/2038. (HD1)

In committee Feb 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1470

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Allows hosting platforms registered with the Department of Taxation to act as tax collectors on behalf of the short-term rental lodging operators. Applies the general excise tax to short-term rental lodging. Requires hosting platforms to report detailed operator information with filing of tax returns. Requires operators to keep records for at least three years. (HB1470 HD1)

In committee Feb 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 256

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.

Requires coffee blend labels to disclose regional origins and per cent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than 51 per cent coffee by weight from that geographic origin.

In committee Feb 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 664

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.

Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried women, and male-female couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor.

In committee Feb 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 673

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD CARE FACILITIES.

Requires the Department of Human Services to post on its website, reports of child care facility inspections and corrective actions taken by the facility. Requires annual reporting to the Legislature on records and actions involving violation complaints. Appropriates funds. (HB673 HD1)

In committee Feb 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track