Sen. Lynn DeCoite

Primary HB 1470

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO TAXATION.

Allows hosting platforms registered with the Department of Taxation to act as tax collectors on behalf of the short-term rental lodging operators. Applies the general excise tax to short-term rental lodging. Requires hosting platforms to report detailed operator information with filing of tax returns. Requires operators to keep records for at least three years. (HB1470 HD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1422

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes a student exchange program compact between the University of Northern Philippines or Ilocos Sur Community College, or both, and the University of Hawaii school of travel industry management. Requires reports to the Legislature.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 458

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION.

Appropriates funds to issue civil identification cards to inmates upon request prior to their release from prison.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 483

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for the feed developer grant program and reimbursements to qualified producers for feed costs. (HB483 HD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1005

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.

Appropriates funds to DOA to enhance and strengthen the biosecurity program in regard to incipient invasive species management programs. (HB1005 HD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1591

Passed · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PROMISE PROGRAM.

Establishes the Hawaii Promise Program to provide scholarships for the unmet direct cost needs of qualified students enrolled at a University of Hawaii community college. Appropriates funds to establish and implement the program. (HB1591 HD2)

Passed Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 454

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

Authorizes departments that are members of the invasive species council to require landowners with land that contains invasive species to control or eradicate the invasive species if the landowner does not permit the department to enter the land. Imposes fines for noncompliance.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 448

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR AIR CONDITIONING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Requires the Department of Education to install photovoltaic solar air conditioning in all new public school facilities. Makes an appropriation.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1267

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO RENTAL HOUSING.

Requires HHFDC and each county to initiate a rent-controlled housing pilot project for new housing constructed in a total of 5 representative districts and for housing constructed in those districts prior to 1990. Appropriates funds.

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1589

In committee · Hawaii House · Lead sponsor

RELATING TO HUNTING SAFETY.

Authorizes licensed hunters who comply with state firearms law to possess and use firearm noise suppressors while hunting. Authorizes the manufacture and sale of firearm noise suppressors for licensed hunters who comply with state firearms law. (HB1589 HD1)

In committee Nov 30, 2017 0 co-sponsors Track