Rep. Scot Matayoshi

Primary HB 1408

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BUDGET.

Establishes the Office of the Housing Advocate to work with all state agencies that manage land to advocate for solutions to the State's housing shortage, and monitor, comment, and report on the State's production of affordable housing units and the development and implementation of laws, regulations, and policies relating to affordable housing. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Apr 26, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1191

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.

Provides an income tax credit for qualifying small businesses to offset the increase in the minimum hourly wage that employers must pay employees. Increases the minimum wage to $12.00 per hour beginning 1/1/2020 and $15.00 per hour beginning 1/1/2023. Establishes a minimum wage of $17.00 per hour for any person employed in a full-time position with the State of Hawaii beginning upon approval of the Act. Tax credit applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2019. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Apr 26, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 713

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Establishes a three-year Homeless Employment Grant Program that provides homeless individuals with work opportunities and connects them with service providers. Requires the Department of Human Services to submit a report to the Legislature prior to the 2020 Regular Session. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 1/1/2059. (SD1)

Passed Apr 25, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 316

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DERELICT VEHICLES.

Requires, as a prerequisite for a vehicle to be deemed derelict, that the removal of a part must render the vehicle inoperable. Includes vehicles valued at less than $1,000 in the list of derelict vehicles that may be removed by a county or Hawaii Public Housing Authority. Effective 1/28/2081. (SD1)

Passed Apr 24, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 318

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires the Department of Education to convene a Staggered School Start Times Task Force to study and evaluate the issues and implications of instituting a staggered school start times program, including effects on school bus schedules. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Apr 24, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1343

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.

Provides grandparents with 1 week of family leave to care for a grandchild with a serious health condition. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Apr 24, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1530

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes and appropriates funds for the Teacher Mentor Incentive Program within the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Apr 24, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1193

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Amends the income tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment by changing the taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses that constitutes the tax credit and cap amount. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Apr 23, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 232

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

APPROVING THE SELECTION OF GEORGE RYOICHI ARIYOSHI TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE ALOHA ORDER OF MERIT.

Passed Apr 22, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 36

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

URGING THE GOVERNOR'S COORDINATOR ON HOMELESSNESS AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO COME TOGETHER AND PRIORITIZE THEIR HOMELESSNESS EFFORTS IN THE AREA SURROUNDING THE HAWAI‘I CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER BY CONVENING A TASK FORCE.

Passed Apr 22, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track