Sen. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran

Primary SB 1191

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT.

Extends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit sunset date to January 1, 2029. Requires productions claiming the credit to contribute to creative media programs within the University of Hawaii, and the University of Hawaii to submit annual reports to the legislature on how the contributions are spent. Takes effect on 1/1/2020. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1161

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Requires that two members of the University of Hawaii board of regents be faculty members. Prohibits the University of Hawaii board of regents from increasing tuition fees until an unspecified date. Establishes a cap on the University of Hawaii's general fund appropriation for operating expenses for the next five fiscal years. Requires the university to report to the legislature regarding tuition increases and the university's repair and maintenance costs. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1235

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HEALTH.

Appropriates funds as a grant for the continued support of Hana Health in Hana, Maui. Appropriates funds as a grant to the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center for operation of its twenty-four-hour emergency room. Requires funds necessary for the operation of Hana Health and Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center's emergency services to be included in the department of health's base budget beginning with the 2018-2019 fiscal year. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 329

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO LEGAL SERVICES.

Makes an appropriation to the judiciary to purchase civil legal services for low- and moderate-income persons. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1247

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Makes an appropriation, subject to the availability of matching funds, to UH to conduct any studies necessary to ascertain the feasibility and benefits of establishing a small satellite launch and processing facility in the State, as well as to conduct any related public outreach programs.

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 318

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES.

Allows home schooled students to participate in extracurricular activities offered at the public school that they would otherwise be required to attend. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1252

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Allocates money from the tourism special fund to help fund the intercollegiate athletic programs at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and University of Hawaii at Hilo to offset the higher costs that the University of Hawaii must pay for athletics compared to peer institutions. Repeals 6/30/2019. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 281

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL IN KIHEI.

Appropriates funds to the department of education for completing the planning, design, and construction for the second phase of the new high school in Kihei, Maui.

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 262

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILDREN.

Authorizes the department of the attorney general to transfer up to $50,000 each year out of the criminal forfeiture fund for deposit into the internet crimes against children special fund. Authorizes the deposit of moneys transferred from the criminal forfeiture fund into the internet crimes against children special fund. Takes effect on 1/7/2059. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 1081

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Provides a state income tax deduction of up to $5,000 per year for student loan interest paid on qualified education loans. Effective 5/12/2059. (SD1)

In committee Feb 17, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track