Rep. Sonny Ganaden

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 Feb 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 894

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WHALES.

Places certain requirements and speed restrictions on the operation of water vessels in proximity to humpback whales.

In committee Feb 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 620

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, requires public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Appropriates funds.

In committee Feb 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 909

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.

Establishes a two-year water neutrality turf replacement pilot program in the county of Maui department of water supply to provide financial incentives to replace irrigated turf with turf or other plants that use less water. Requires a report to the legislature by 11/1/2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 847

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.

Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter an area closed to the public or hiking on a trail closed to the public, with a sign giving notice of the closure. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 337

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL GAINS.

Increases the capital gains tax threshold from 7.25 per cent to 9 per cent. Increases the alternative capital gains tax for corporations from 4 per cent to 5 per cent. Applies to tax years beginning after 12/31/2022. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 432

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO APPEALS.

Allows parties aggrieved by an order of the Hawaii Paroling Authority to appeal to the intermediate appellate court within 90 days of issuance and service of the order fixing the minimum term of imprisonment. Establishes the standard of judicial review for an order of the Hawaii Paroling Authority.

In committee Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 957

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

Allows health care facilities to permit terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis under certain conditions.

In committee Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 444

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR, A HEALTHFUL ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE, HEALTHY NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS, AND BEACHES.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure that the inherent and inalienable right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches shall be protected and shall not be infringed. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 587

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT.

Requires each county to submit to the Legislature a comprehensive integrated wastewater management plan report that addresses and identifies the county's wastewater management needs, including financial needs. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 7, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track