Rep. Sam Kong

Primary HB 1099

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LITTERING.

Increases from $1,000 to $2,000 the maximum fine for the petty misdemeanor offense of criminal littering.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1301

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.

Requires the department of health to perform a community assessment for public health emergency response for each county and on a statewide level to determine emergency preparedness facets that would help articulate key vulnerabilities to aid county and state response and recovery planning.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1100

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO YOUTH MENTORSHIP.

Requires the office of youth services to establish a pilot program to offer mentorship services to Pacific Islander students in high school and college. Establishes 1 FTE position for a youth pilot program coordinator. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1098

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT SECURITY.

Sets the employer contribution rate for small business employers for calendar years 2021 and 2022 at an unspecified schedule. Defines "small business employer". Applies retroactively to 01/01/21.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1303

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COOPERATIVES.

Authorizes entities having a common interest and purpose to organize as general cooperatives.

In committee Feb 1, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 787

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO QUALIFIED COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.

Allows community rehabilitation programs for persons with disabilities to be considered qualified under the State's procurement code without requiring federal and state certification that authorizes the payment of a subminimum wage to workers in their program.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 455

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT.

Establishes the solid waste management research and development special fund. Sets aside 1% of general revenues collected by the State each fiscal year to be deposited into the solid waste management research and development special fund. Requires the department of health to use moneys in the solid waste management research and development special fund for research and development into solid waste management. Requires the department of health to submit biennial reports to the legislature.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 454

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an income tax credit for investment in qualified businesses that develop cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 788

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Establishes the fifteen-year hale kokua project and hale kokua special fund under the department of human services with the aim of incentivizing homeowners to provide rental units to homeless persons. Amends the basis and rate of tax and disposition of the conveyance tax to support the hale kokua special fund. Effective 1/1/2022. Repeals on 7/1/2037.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 786

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE FOOD WASTE RECYCLING.

Establishes a task force in the office of planning to study the feasibility of developing and implementing a food waste recycling and safe disposal program. Requires a report to the legislature.

In committee Jan 27, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track