Rep. Lauren Matsumoto

Primary HB 1699

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Exempts food and medical services from the general excise tax.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2164

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REGENERATIVE TOURISM.

Establishes the regenerative tourism program with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to increase regenerative tourism. Establishes a grant program. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1742

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARRIAGE.

Raises the minimum age for marriage from 16 to 18 years of age. Allows a person to marry at 17 years of age with the written consent of the person's parent, guardian, or a family court judge.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1700

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INCOME TAX.

Eliminates state income tax.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1733

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO REGISTERED VOTERS.

Requires county clerks to update the general register of voters according to death certificates and other disqualifying records upon receipt from department of health or another informing agency.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1729

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Adjusts annually for tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2025, the income tax brackets, personal exemption amounts, standard deduction amounts, and the overall limitation on itemized deductions by a cost-of-living adjustment factor linked to the Urban Hawaiʻi Consumer Price Index.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2006

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE PESTS.

Establishes and appropriates funds for an invasive species placard program. Requires the department of agriculture to inspect certain establishments that are at risk of spreading invasive pests. Establishes correction and quarantine procedures.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1724

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Exempts the sale of precious metal bullion from the general excise tax.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1731

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Provides that within lands under Department of Hawaiian Home Lands jurisdiction, no down payment shall be required for any mortgage.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1564

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATEWIDE FIRE HELICOPTERS.

Establishes a statewide firefighting helicopter program, to be administered by the State Fire Marshal. Appropriates funds to obtain helicopters, facilities equipment, and supplies; hire and train staff; and do other things necessary to ensure that the program is ready to begin providing aerial firefighting services on July 1, 2025. Declares that the expenditure exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Establishes that this measure only takes effect if another bill is passed that establishes a State Fire Marshal position.

In committee Jan 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track