Sen. Laura Acasio

Primary SB 1300

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INCREASING THE ESTATE TAX.

Lowers the exclusion amount of Hawaii's estate tax to $1,000,000. Applicable to decedents dying or taxable transfers occurring after 12/31/2020.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1298

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO GLASS CONTAINERS.

Increases the advance disposal fee collected on glass containers. Removes the exemption for glass deposit beverage containers. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 1235

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Establishes two new positions on the board of agriculture and specifies that one shall be a resident of the island of Molokai and one shall be a resident of the island of Lanai. (SD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 1290

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE.

Requires DLIR to withhold and deduct income taxes from unemployment insurance benefits.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1322

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Designates a seat for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on the board of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1301

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 4, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS.

Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the legislature to a maximum of sixteen years in the house of representatives or senate, or both, for terms beginning on or after the general election of 2024.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 887

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO UNFUNDED LIABILITIES.

Establishes the stabilization fund. Caps employer contributions to the other post-employment benefits trust fund. Transfers excess funds over the established cap from other post-employment benefits trust fund to the stabilization fund to cover cost increases of providing health and other benefits plans for active employees and retirees and their dependents.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 1419

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS.

Establishes the Municipal Product Stewardship Program.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 966

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MENSTRUAL EQUITY.

Requires the department of education to make menstrual products available for free to students on public secondary school campuses.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 881

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO HOUSING.

Exempts housing development for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise taxes.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track