Sen. Henry Aquino

Primary HB 2608

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES VIII AND X OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO ESTABLISH A SURCHARGE ON RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT PROPERTY AND VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Proposes amendments to the Hawaii State Constitution to advance the State's goal of providing a quality public education system for the children of Hawaii by authorizing the Legislature to establish, as provided by law, a surcharge on residential investment property valued at $1,000,000 or greater and visitor accommodations.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2686

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.

Prohibits the sale of video games containing a system of purchasing a randomized reward to consumers under 21 years of age.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2213

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES.

Establishes a Rental Motor Vehicle Emissions Surcharge Tax. Requires lessors of rental motor vehicles to incorporate zero-emission vehicles into their rental motor vehicle fleets. Establishes the Zero-emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program to develop fueling infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2000

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTY-EIGHTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 38th Representative District.

In committee Jan 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2261

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SEWAGE SPILLS.

Requires the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology at the University of Hawaii to conduct ongoing studies of the impacts of sewage spills on human health and affected coral reefs. Requires the Institute of Marine Biology to submit an annual report to the Legislature prior to the convening of each regular session. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2214

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AN AIRPORTS CORPORATION.

Authorizes the establishment of the Hawaii airports corporation within the department of transportation for administrative purposes. Sets out appointment of members to the board of directors and powers and duties of the Hawaii airport corporation. Transfers the aeronautics functions of DOT to the Hawaii airports corporation by the established transfer completion date agreed upon by Hawaii airports corporation, the director of transportation, and the governor, which shall be no later than July 1, 2021.

In committee Jan 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2079

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Clarifies budgetary funding, including weighted student formula funding, for public school special education services, personnel, and other costs.

In committee Jan 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2216

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Amends parking space and charging system requirements for electric vehicles in parking facilities. Establishes a point system based on the number and specific type of stalls and specific charging systems located in a parking facility. Establishes fines.

In committee Jan 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2258

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TORT LIABILITY.

Provides limited liability protection for county lifeguards and counties providing lifeguard services on beaches or in the ocean.

In committee Jan 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2004

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES.

Clarifies the definition of "bicycles" for purposes of county vehicular taxes, highway safety laws, statewide traffic code, and bicycle laws by adding "low-speed electric bicycles" and defining low-speed electric bicycles. Excludes low-speed electric bicycles from the definitions of "moped", "motor vehicle", and "vehicle". Prohibits low-speed electric bicycle riding on all sidewalks.

In committee Jan 26, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track