Rep. Sonny Ganaden

Primary HB 832

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Requires the chief election officer to develop and distribute a voter information guide for all candidates running for state office, including candidates running for any trustee position of the office of Hawaiian affairs. Requires the office of elections to submit options for different voter information guides and their respective cost estimates to the legislature before the Regular Session of 2024.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 147

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO VEHICLE WEIGHT TAXES.

Amends the vehicle weight tax exemption for noncommercial vehicles by removing the exemption for military reserves and other active duty military personnel and adding an exemption for certain veterans.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 1225

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a landlord low-income tenant tax credit.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 550

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.

Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1146

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a carbon emissions tax credit. Expands the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to include carbon emissions. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, to recommend updates to the tax per fuel and corresponding tax credits. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 893

In committee · Hawaii House · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Requires condominium associations and planned community associations that have a service agreement with a towing company to maintain and provide to the towing company a "do not tow" list of authorized resident vehicles. Prohibits authorized vehicles that are on the "do not tow" list from being towed, unless authorized by certain individuals.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 315

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FLOODING.

Appropriates moneys as grants-in-aid to the several counties for the mitigation of flood risks on privately-owned roads. Provides that the appropriation or expenditure of moneys pursuant to the Act shall not be construed to establish a duty of care or grounds for liability for the State or the several counties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1199

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt and implement a written policy on domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by a law enforcement officer. Establishes standards, training deadlines, administrative procedures, and reporting requirements.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1327

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

Establishes a state income tax credit for qualified expenses incurred by certain individuals employed by the Department of Education, Hawaiʻi state public library system, or as part of a head start program in a school. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 741

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.

Appropriates funds to the department of education for the expansion of civic education in the public schools. Establishes two full-time equivalent permanent civic education resource teacher positions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track