Rep. Amy Perruso

Primary HB 1066

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Requires at least fifty percent of crops developed by Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) to be distributed to local markets, and requires at least fifty percent of lands managed by ADC to be leased for operations that support local food production. Specifies ADC annual reporting requirements and requires an audit of ADC.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1287

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO A CARBON TAX.

Imposes a carbon tax for every ton of carbon dioxide emitted by distributors because of fossil fuels. Deposits 25% of the carbon tax collected into the Environmental Response Revolving Fund and 25% into the Energy Security Special Fund. Refunds 50% of the carbon tax amounts collected to taxpayers.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 341

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIES CONSERVATION.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriate funds for the construction of an invertebrate and plant propagation facility and baseyard improvements on Oahu, a predator proof fence on Oahu, and a predator proof fence on Maui.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1285

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Education funding omnibus. Raises the GET and use tax rates. Increases income tax rates for high earning taxpayers. Establishes quality education special fund to supplement education budget. Increases food/excise tax credit and low-income renter's household tax credit and ties future increases to the U.S. Department of Labor consumer price index.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1183

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AUTONOMOUS MOTOR VEHICLES.

Authorizes for testing purposes the operation of autonomous vehicles in the State of Hawaii. Requires Department of Transportation to establish an application and approval process and report annually to the legislature. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 231

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Increases the state tax credit for renters earning less than $60,000 per year and links future increases to the Consumer Price Index. Makes Hawaii's earned income tax credit refundable. Increases the state food/excise tax credit by specified amounts and links future increases to the Consumer Price Index. Minimizes the adverse budgetary effect of increasing tax credits for working families by raising income taxes for high-income taxpayers.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1190

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Changes income tax rates for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2018. Effective 7/1/2035. (SD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 265

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the management of the axis deer population and substantial reduction and eradication of other invasive species in Maui County. (HB265 HD1)

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 261

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Authorizes claims for Important Agricultural Lands Qualified Agricultural Cost tax credit based on costs of rehabilitating former sugar or pineapple plantation lands. Extends sunset on certification of credits to 2029. (HB261 HD1)

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 847

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE CAPITOL.

Establishes the Ocean-friendly Capitol Program to encourage offices within the State Capitol to commit to ocean-friendly practices. Appropriates funds for the installation of ocean-friendly measures in the State Capitol. (HB847 HD1)

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track