Sen. Rachele Lamosao

Primary HB 1409

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

Extends under certain conditions, the family leave period for up to eight weeks for employees who are unable to perform their employment duties due to the birth of a child who is required to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to amend its rules to include neonatal care as a related medical condition wherever the phrase "pregnancy, childbirth, or other related condition" or any similar phrase is used. Effective 6/30/2032. (SD2)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1193

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

Adds a cap for the amount of tax credits for research activities that an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities may receive per taxable year. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for tax credits for research activities. Amends the annual aggregate cap on tax credits for research activities that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism may certify. Requires certification of the tax credits for research activities on a first-come, firstserved basis to be based on the date that a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions. Extends from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2029, the sunset date for tax credits for research activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 852

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO STATE ENTERPRISE ZONES.

Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" to include the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone and the development or production of renewable energy. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1356

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MEDICAID PATIENT CARE.

Appropriates funds to provide enhanced payments for coronavirus disease 2019-related costs and lost revenues to adult residential care homes and developmental disabilities domiciliary homes that are caring for residents who receive Medicaid benefits, under certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1843

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.

Establishes the State Fire Marshal within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to direct fire protection efforts statewide. Appropriates funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1841

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

Appropriates funds to DLNR for operating expenses, equipment, the establishment of positions, and capital improvement projects to support wildfire emergency response. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 20, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HCR 93

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RECOGNIZING THE ISSUE OF ILLEGAL DUMPING WITHIN THE WAIPAHU COMMUNITY AND URGING THE STATE, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, AND MILITARY TO WORK TOGETHER TO ADDRESS THIS CONCERN.

In committee Mar 19, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1769

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a refundable Family Caregiver Tax Credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Passed Mar 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1771

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAI'I HEALTH AGING PARTNERSHIP.

Appropriates funds to the Executive Office on Aging for the Hawaiʻi Healthy Aging Partnership. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Passed Mar 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1833

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Appropriates funds into and out of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to provide loans or grants for mixed-income rental projects or units in mixed-income rental projects for qualifying individuals and families. Appropriates funds for an unspecified number of finance specialist positions to assist with these loans and grants. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Passed Mar 15, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track