Sen. Troy Hashimoto

Primary HB 630

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Establishes a tax of twenty per cent for the wholesale price for electronic smoking devices and 10 cents for each milliliter of e-liquid. Allocates a portion of funds collected on excise taxes on electronic smoking devices and eliquids to the trauma system special fund, community health centers special fund, and emergency medical services special fund.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 448

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY.

Adds the improper use of unmanned aircraft systems to the criminal offenses of violation of privacy in the first degree and violation of privacy in the second degree.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1090

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINTS.

Amends requirements for child passengers. Requires rear facing child safety seats for children less than two years of age. Requires the use of child safety seats or booster seats for certain children less than ten years of age. Raises certain fines for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1222

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Requires public and charter schools to offer education in computer science. Requires annual reports. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 754

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FEES.

Exempts the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from permit and review fees for residential buildings for use by beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended; provided that the department shall comply with applicable building, electrical, plumbing, and fire codes.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1177

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

Increases the amount of tax credit allowable for household and dependent care services from $2,400 to $4,800 for a qualifying individual and from $4,800 to $9,600 for two or more qualifying individuals.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1131

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.

Requires the state building code council to make determinations on the financial impact, including the impact on amortized utility costs, of the adoption of a code or standard on single-family and multi-family homes and include the determinations in its annual reports to the governor. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)

Passed Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1145

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.

Requires that new income tax credits include a 5-year sunset or a gradual reduction.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1112

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE VENDING FACILITIES PROGRAM.

Allows persons with a mental illness to participate in the vending facilities program. Limits vending facilities owned or operated by persons with mental health disorders to only those state or county public buildings not currently occupied by blind or visually handicapped vendors.

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 481

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INFORMAL MEETINGS.

Provides that informational meetings and presentations on matters relating to official board business that are attended by a limited number of board members must be open to the public. Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of board members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation. (HD1)

In committee Dec 10, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track