Rep. Val Okimoto

Primary HB 2418

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Amends the focus, scope, and management of the agribusiness development corporation (ADC). Appropriates funds to ADC for a consultant for planning, an accountant, and for security on ADC property. Repeals the requirement that all agricultural projects, agricultural development plans, and project facility programs developed by ADC be approved by the board of agriculture before implementation. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)

Passed Mar 21, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2417

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.

Requires DLNR to review the final report of the house of representatives' investigative committee established under House Resolution No. 164, Regular Session of 2021, for the purpose of conducting a policy analysis and developing proposed legislation. Appropriates funds for DLNR to conduct the policy analysis and implement the report's recommendations. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1184

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Exempts the sale of precious metal bullion from the general excise tax. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 426

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TUITION WAIVERS.

Requires UH and the community colleges under certain circumstances to waive tuition for dependent children of service-connected one hundred per cent disability veterans, active or reserve members of the armed forces who were killed in action, and purple heart medal recipients awarded in 2001 or later. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1822

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.

Extends the renewal period from two years to four years for licensees who are seventy-two years of age or older but younger than eighty years of age. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1)

Passed Mar 11, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1989

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS.

Amends the age requirement for participation in the green jobs youth corps program. Appropriates funds for administration of the program. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 18, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 9

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO IMPROVE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT.

Passed Feb 17, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2439

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.

Establishes the Hawaii start-up business loan program. Establishes the Hawaii start-up business loan program special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 10/18/2050. (HD1)

In committee Feb 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2505

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUNSHINE LAW BOARDS.

Amends Section 1. Act 220, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to remove language requiring open meetings to have an in-person location for public access when hosting otherwise entirely remote meetings.

In committee Feb 16, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2226

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

Adds a cap for an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities per taxable year for the tax credit for research activities. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements. Amends the annual aggregate cap. Requires certification on a first-come, first-served basis to be based on the date a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions, for the tax credit. (HD1)

In committee Feb 15, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track