Establishes the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument Program within DLNR-DAR to coordinate and fulfill the State's role and responsibilities in co-managing the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument with federal authorities.
Requires the High Technology Development Corporation to establish and administer a High Technology Shared Equipment Program to allow companies to share high technology equipment. Appropriates funds. (HB911 HD1)
Exempts amounts received from servicing and maintenance of helicopters and the construction of maintenance facilities at which helicopters are serviced from the general excise tax. (HB484 HD1)
Establishes the Hawaii Creative Industries Advisory Group while retaining the Film Industry Branch and Creative Industries Division of DBEDT. Repeals the Hawaii Television and Film Development Board along with the grant and venture capital programs that were implemented by the Board. Renames the Hawaii Television and Film Development Special Fund as the Creative Media and Film Infrastructure Special Fund. Expands funding sources for the Creative Media and Film Infrastructure Special Fund to support creative industries development within DBEDT. Amends the purposes for which the Creative Media and Film Infrastructure Special Fund may be used. Provides general excise and use tax exemptions for operations and improvements of the Hawaii Film Studio. Requires the University of Hawaii and DBEDT to report to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2038. (SD1)
Removes the dollar amount cap on conveyance tax proceeds that are paid into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. (HB487 HD1)
Eliminates the mortgage interest deduction for second homes under the Hawaii Income Tax Law. Specifies that the revenue gain attributable to this measure be deposited into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Requires the Department of Budget and Finance, in consultation with the Department of Taxation, to submit reports on the administration of this measure to the Legislature prior to the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Regular Sessions. (HB486 HD2)
Appropriates funds to issue civil identification cards to inmates upon request prior to their release from prison.
Specifies that the minimum term of a deferred deposit, or payday loan, shall be no less than six months with no penalty for early redemption. Caps the allowable interest rate at forty-five per cent and requires reimbursement of the prorated interest amount charged upon prepayment.
Establishes the Hawaii Promise Program to provide scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students enrolled at a University of Hawaii community college. Appropriates funds to establish and implement the program. (HB1591 HD2)
Requires an investigator to issue a citation to any person determined to be acting in the capacity of or engaging in the business of a contractor within the State without having a required license. Clarifies that DCCA may pursue available civil remedies such as court-ordered injunctions and enhanced fines. (HB378 HD1)
