Sen. Henry Aquino

Primary HB 421

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Establishes a five-year general excise tax exemption starting January 1, 2020, for amounts received from the servicing and maintenance of helicopters in an aircraft service and maintenance facility or from the construction of a facility that services and maintains helicopters; provided that 75% of the helicopters serviced and maintained annually in the facility are equipped with quiet technology. Sunsets 12/31/2024. (HB421 HD2)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1091

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AIRPORTS.

Authorizes the Department of Transportation to exempt the application of the public procurement code to the Airports Division, subject to certain requirements.

In committee Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 253

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Prohibits a person from intentionally or knowingly manufacturing, importing, installing, reinstalling, distributing, selling, or offering for sale any counterfeit supplemental restraint system component, nonfunctional airbag, or airbag that does not meet federal safety requirements with the intent that such device replace an airbag in any motor vehicle. Prohibits a person from intentionally or knowingly selling, offering for sale, installing, or reinstalling in a motor vehicle any device that causes the motor vehicle's diagnostic systems to fail to warn that the motor vehicle is equipped with a counterfeit supplemental restraint system component or nonfunctional airbag or that no airbag is installed, as applicable. (HB253 HD2)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1089

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION.

Directs the DOH to perform a study to develop a pilot program to provide state-provided financial support to individuals pursuing a doctor of medicine degree in exchange for a commitment to practice medicine in Hawaii after they graduate. (HB1089 HD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 466

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER.

Appropriates funds to the department of health for the aging and disability resource center. Takes effect on 1/1/2059. (SD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 449

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.

Establishes a statewide sustainability division within the Office of Planning to ensure long-term planning, coordination, and implementation of Hawaii's sustainability goals and policies. Appropriates funds. (HB449 HD1)

Passed Dec 1, 2019 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 812

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES.

Includes low-speed electric bicycles in the definition of bicycle. Prohibits anyone under the age of fifteen from operating a low-speed electric bicycle. Imposes registration fee. (HB812 CD1)

Signed into law Jul 9, 2019 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 756

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Requires the DOT, after consultation with the counties, to adopt rules prescribing uniform standards and specifications for all official traffic control devices placed pursuant to the Statewide Traffic Code. Specifies the factors the DOT and the counties must take into account when setting maximum speed limits on a road. (HB756 CD1)

Signed into law Jul 9, 2019 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 452

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PREFERENTIAL ELECTRICITY RATES FOR PROTECTED AGRICULTURE.

Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to establish preferential electricity rates for agricultural activities that utilize protected agriculture to produce fruits or vegetables for distribution. (HB452 CD1)

Signed into law Jul 9, 2019 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 437

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Authorizes crime victim compensation for mental health services for survivors in cases involving a death and for children who witness domestic violence. (SD1)

Signed into law Jul 9, 2019 0 co-sponsors