Rep. Nicole Lowen

Primary HB 1146

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a carbon emissions tax credit. Expands the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to include carbon emissions. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, to recommend updates to the tax per fuel and corresponding tax credits. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 894

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WHALES.

Places certain requirements and speed restrictions on the operation of water vessels in proximity to humpback whales.

In committee Feb 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 620

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, requires public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students. Appropriates funds.

In committee Feb 9, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 397

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaii technology development corporation for the Hawaii small business capital program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 909

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.

Establishes a two-year water neutrality turf replacement pilot program in the county of Maui department of water supply to provide financial incentives to replace irrigated turf with turf or other plants that use less water. Requires a report to the legislature by 11/1/2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 398

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a refundable job creation income tax credit for employers who increase the number of full-time employees in the State and make certain capital investment expenditures. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

In committee Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1269

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.

Amends the qualifications for food hubs located in agricultural districts.

In committee Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1218

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

Amends the dispensary program licensing fee structure. Adds or clarifies signage, manufactured cannabis product, packaging, escort, and background check requirements for the medical cannabis dispensary program. Establishes annual reporting requirements to increase public transparency regarding the medical cannabis registry program. Makes various housekeeping amendments.

In committee Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 266

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS.

Clarifies that in calculating whether a product labeled "Made in Hawaii" has met the requirement that at least fifty-one per cent of the wholesale value of the product is added by manufacture, processing, or production within the State, operating and overhead expenses incurred and spent within the State shall be included. Appropriates funds to promote and develop the "Made in Hawaii" brand.

In committee Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 957

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

Allows health care facilities to permit terminally ill patients to use medical cannabis under certain conditions.

In committee Feb 8, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track