Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole

Primary HR 57

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

REQUESTING THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE LEGISLATURE ON POSSIBLE TECHNIQUES TO ELIMINATE MOSQUITOS FROM HAWAII.

In committee Mar 13, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1301

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Provides that a person or entity that is determined by the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to have introduced an invasive species into the State may be strictly liable for all or part of the expenses to eradicate the invasive species from the State. (HB1301 HD2)

Passed Mar 13, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 78

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

CONGRATULATING THE WINNERS OF THE HAWAII VENTURE CAPITAL ASSOCIATION'S 17TH ANNUAL AWARDS.

Passed Mar 10, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 491

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO SIDEWALKS.

Establishes and funds a two-year pilot school sidewalk maintenance and repair program that requires counties to maintain and repair sidewalks in school zones or other areas of significant school related pedestrian traffic. Requires each county to report on the status of the pilot program.

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 486

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION.

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)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 911

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HIGH TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

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)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1570

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.

Requires lessors of rental motor vehicles to include an option for the lessee in the motor vehicle rental agreement to contribute a sum to DLNR for the preservation and protection of the environment, commencing on January 1, 2020. (HB1570 HD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 172

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PRIVATE PROPERTY.

Authorizes a property owner or agent to enter adjacent property under certain conditions to eradicate albizia trees before they become hazardous. Provides defense to criminal prosecution. (HB172 HD2)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 593

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

Provides that, notwithstanding provisions of the Internal Revenue Code to the contrary, the amount of the state tax credit for research activities shall be calculated based on all qualified research expenses for the taxable year. Appropriates funds for a compliance specialist position within DOTAX to assist with administration of the tax credit. (HB593 HD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 860

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ACTIONS FOR QUIET TITLE.

Provides that where a quiet title action involves kuleana land, at the request of a defendant or defendants, the court shall order mandatory mediation or consolidation of separate actions, respectively; defendant's access to the land for native Hawaiian cultural and traditional practices shall not be extinguished or alienated; and plaintiff shall not recover cost, expenses, or attorney's fees. (HB860 HD1)

Passed Mar 9, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track