Sen. Henry Aquino

Primary HB 741

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Short form bill relating to transportation.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 900

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Requires a general excise tax license to be conspicuously displayed within any vehicle being driven by a taxicab driver or transportation network company driver. Provides penalties. Requires a taxicab driver or transportation network company driver to report their issued tax identification number to the Department of Taxation, to be compiled in a list and updated on a semi-annual basis. (HB900 HD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 349

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Authorizes a county that has established a county surcharge on state tax for a limited time period, with the surcharge to be effective until 12/31/2057, if adopted. Requires counties that have not established a surcharge to adopt an ordinance to establish a surcharge prior to 7/1/2018. Requires counties with a population greater than five hundred thousand that have adopted a county surcharge to have the appropriate mass transit agency to report to the Legislature. Provides that the State shall retain an unspecified portion of surcharge. Directs the head of each state department or agency to convey title of all disputed highways the respective county. Requires each county to take ownership and jurisdiction over all roads over which there is a dispute over ownership between the State or any of its political subdivisions and a private party. (HB349 HD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 624

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE.

Clarifies the telecommunication exemptions to include small wireless and wireline facilities. Repeals and codifies in the Hawaii Revised Statutes provisions of Act 151, SLH 2011, that are permanent and general. Expands the definition of "wireless communications" antennas to include small wireless or wireline facilities. (HB624 HD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 220

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LAND USE.

Establishes a five-year moratorium on county permit approvals for a project in or within one mile of a transit-oriented development area if the developer substitutes any requirement for the provision of affordable housing with the payment of a fee.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 167

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DECOMMISSIONING AND RELOCATION OF THE ANIMAL QUARANTINE STATION IN HALAWA VALLEY.

Authorizes general obligation bonds and appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the decommissioning and relocation of the animal quarantine station in Halawa Valley. (HB167 HD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 740

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY.

Increases the fine for failing to use seat belts.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1417

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO WATER.

Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to develop a post-disaster fresh drinking water security plan. Makes an appropriation. Requires a report to the legislature prior to the regular session of 2018. (HB1417 HD1)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1258

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

Establishes registration requirements and driver's licensing requirements for operation of autocycles. (HB1258 CD1)

Signed into law Jul 13, 2017 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 83

Signed into law · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness, in conjunction with and with the advisement of the Department of Human Services and Department of Land and Natural Resources, to establish a working group to examine and develop recommendations related to the establishment of safe zones for persons experiencing homelessness. Requires the working group to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (HB83 CD1)

Signed into law Jul 13, 2017 0 co-sponsors