Rep. Kirstin Kahaloa

Primary HB 1381

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TOURISM GOVERNANCE.

Requires the legislative reference bureau to conduct a study that identifies and analyzes alternative tourism governance systems. Requires the study to include a solicitation of input from certain stakeholder groups. Requires a final report to be submitted to the legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. Appropriates moneys.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1420

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.

Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the replacements to the water capturing system at the Hilo wastewater treatment plant.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 949

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a solar energy storage system loan program to provide asset limited, income constrained, employed households with low-interest loans to purchase and install solar energy storage systems. Establishes and appropriates funds for a renewable energy system installation loan program to provide asset limited, income constrained, employed households with low-interest loans to purchase and install residential photovoltaic and energy storage systems, including battery storage systems. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1401

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires public high school students to complete one financial literacy class before graduation.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 832

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Requires the chief election officer to develop and distribute a voter information guide for all candidates running for state office, including candidates running for any trustee position of the office of Hawaiian affairs. Requires the office of elections to submit options for different voter information guides and their respective cost estimates to the legislature before the Regular Session of 2024.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1374

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.

Makes explicit the counties' authority to regulate hosting platforms providing booking services for short-term rentals. Includes swapping, bartering, or exchange of a residential dwelling, or portion thereof, in the definition of "short-term rental". Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 608

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes an organic foods production tax credit applicable to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Sunsets 12/31/2033. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1348

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LABELING OF MACADAMIA NUTS.

Clarifies labeling requirements for macadamia nuts. Requires country of origin to be included on the principal display panel of a consumer package of raw or processed macadamia nuts. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1252

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ENERGY.

Provides rebates for eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1261

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DIGITAL CURRENCY LICENSURE.

Beginning 1/1/2024, establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of special purpose digital currency companies. Extends operations of companies in the digital currency innovation lab under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds for three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) permanent examiners. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

Passed Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track