Sen. Angus McKelvey

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

Primary SB 774

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead 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 0 co-sponsors 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

Primary SB 513

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FISHPONDS.

Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to create a standard lease application and programmatic environmental impact statement to streamline the process for leasing government-owned Hawaiian fishponds. Appropriates funds.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 705

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Appropriates funds to Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Manufacturing Assistance Program.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 512

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO FRESH WATER SECURITY.

Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a water security working group to study and recommend priority capital improvement projects for legislative consideration and approval that leverage public-private investment to increase Hawaii's water security. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 514

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COMPOSTING.

Exempts artisan-scale composting operations from department of Health regulations to divert organic materials from Hawaii's landfills.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 598

In committee · Hawaii Senate · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO COUNTY ORDINANCES.

Authorizes counties, after adoption of an ordinance, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property.

In committee Jan 25, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track