Conforms state income tax law to certain provisions of federal law relating to the treatment of amounts received by eligible recipients under the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
Requires the abolishment of any public service position that remains vacant for longer than 2 years.
Establishes a broadband infrastructure grant program to be administered by the department of business, economic development, and tourism. Makes an appropriation.
Transitions from lump sum deferred deposit transactions to installment-based small dollar loan transactions. Specifies various consumer protection requirements for small dollar loans. Beginning 1/1/2023, requires licensure for small dollar lenders that offer small dollar loans to consumers. Specifies licensing requirements for small dollar lenders. Authorizes the division of financial institutions to appoint 2.0 FTE examiner positions, funded via the compliance resolution fund, to carry out the purposes of the small dollar installment loan program. Requires check cashers to be registered with DCCA and to offer a voluntary payment plan to customers under certain circumstances. Establishes the terms of voluntary payment plans. Clarifies that a customer may only have one outstanding deferred deposit transaction from any source. Amends notices to customers required of check cashers. Removes the exemption for persons engaged in the bona fide retail sale of goods or services. Requires the division of financial institutions of the DCCA to conduct an analysis of the regulation of payday lenders and deferred deposit agreements in the State. Effective 7/1/2022.
Establishes a digital identification pilot program to be implemented by the director of transportation and administered by the examiner of drivers for each county. Requires the director of transportation to acquire or develop a mobile application that displays digital identification required for drivers' licenses and civil identification cards. Repeals on June 30, 2022.
Increases compensation for a juror or a prospective juror from $30 to $50 for each day of attendance at court after serving five consecutive days.
Proposes an amendment to article V, section 2, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require that each gubernatorial nominee appoint a person from the same political party as a running mate for lieutenant governor in the general election.
Imposes a tax on the disposition of residential property purchased by nonresidents or foreign buyers.
Requires that mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions include identification of residential real properties lying within the sea level rise exposure area, as designated by the Hawaii climate change mitigation and adaptation commission or its successor.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to make a public disclosure identifying the names of the taxpayers who are receiving certain tax credits and the total amount of tax credit received for specific economic activities.
