Sen. Gilbert S.C. Keith-Agaran

Primary SB 457

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.

Requires all state, county, and private bus operators to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 464

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO MARIJUANA.

Repeals criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 462

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ATTACHMENT AND EXECUTION.

Increases the amount of interest in real property that is exempt from attachment and execution. Amends the value of personal property that is exempt from attachment and execution, including increasing the exemption amount for a motor vehicle. Exempts from attachment and execution, an amount equivalent to one month of child support or $5,000, whichever is less, and one month of spousal support or $5,000, whichever is less.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 418

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HYDROGEN ENERGY.

Establishes the Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Hawaii Hydrogen Energy Industry Program to design, implement, and administer activities to further the State's energy independence with a focus on utility-scale renewable energy projects and the harvesting, storage, and use of hydrogen as a renewable energy source. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to accomplish the objectives of the Hydrogen Energy Industry Program by offering tax credits, land, availability, and infrastructure support to accomplish the goals of the program.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 379

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TIP DISCLOSURE.

Requires restaurants to clearly disclose to customers how tips are allocated to employees.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 443

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX CREDITS FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

Limits the tax credits for research activities each taxpayer may receive to $1,500,000 per taxable year. Requires that every qualified high technology business be registered to do business in the State and occupy a business location and address in the State where at least seventy-five per cent of the company's employees are located to be eligible to receive tax credits for research activities. Increases the amount of available certified credits from $5,000,000 per year to $15,000,000 per year. Extends the sunset date for tax credits for research activities from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2029.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 373

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.

Establishes that gender-based pricing by manufacturers who sell the goods they manufacture to any person in the State for a price they set constitutes an unlawful deceptive trade practice.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 780

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.

Requires the Office of the Auditor to conduct a comprehensive management and financial audit of the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, specifically relating to the Request for Proposals regarding destination brand marketing and management services to the State for the United States major market area.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 774

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Co-sponsor

RELATING TO ANIMALS.

Establishes ownership of any cow, horse, mule, donkey, sheep, goat, or swine, not marked or branded, and running wild on public lands to any person who intentionally feeds the animal.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary SB 510

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.

Establishes a Dam and Reservoir Working Group to ensure and enhance the continued availability and operation of dams and reservoirs in the State.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track