Sen. Joy San Buenaventura

Primary HB 2485

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.

Amends the state earned income tax credit by making it refundable.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2496

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.

Expands credited service in the ERS by adding volunteer service in the Peace Corps to both membership service and prior service.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2666

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-SIXTH REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.

Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects at Wahiawa General Hospital for the benefit of the 46th Representative District.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2437

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Clarifies that authorization to use cannabis for medical purposes under Hawaii law shall not constitute the sole basis for denial of a person's right to own, possess, or control a firearm or ammunition thereof.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2529

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires disclosure of commercial agriculture pesticide use under specified conditions. Revises the ceiling and use of the Pesticide Use Revolving Fund.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2477

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES.

Permits the use of a mobile electronic device by the operator of a vehicle that is at a complete stop on a public way, street, road, or highway.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2618

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ALA WAI BOAT HARBOR.

Removes hotel, residential, and timeshare uses from the list of permitted uses under the public-private development lease of fast lands and submerged lands at the Ala Wai boat harbor. Prohibits structures built under the lease that are more than two stories.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2295

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Changes income tax rates and eliminates state income tax for those at or below the poverty level for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2263

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO JURY DUTY EXEMPTIONS.

Lowers the automatic jury duty exemption age from eighty to seventy.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 2667

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Wahiawa General Hospital with completion of deferred facilities and maintenance projects that are necessary for the health and safety of patients and staff.

In committee Jan 29, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track