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SB1208 - Relating To Taxation.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Increases the income thresholds and credit amounts of the income tax credit for low-income household renters by using tax brackets individuals and different categories of households. Annually adjusts the income thresholds and credit amounts for inflation, based on the consumer price index. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2023. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB3265 - Relating To Film Industry Development.
Lynn Decoite, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Hawaii Film Advisory Council. Amends the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to: (1) Clarify and amend the requirement for an independent third-party certification; (2) Expand the definition of "qualified production" to include streaming platforms; and (3) Expand the definition of "qualified production costs" to include certain costs associated with products created by Hawaii businesses for use in a production and contracting and licensing of Hawaii-originated music for on-camera use or post-production. Establishes and appropriates funds for a film industry development liaison within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2092 - Relating To Public Utilities.
Glenn Wakai, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to direct each electric utility company in the State to file proposals for programs to provide certain benefits to residential property owners in fire-prone areas that install electric infrastructure improvements to reduce or eliminate the impacts of wildfires on their residential properties or purchase emergency equipment or supplies for use in deenergization events. Takes effect 7/1/2040. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2903 - Relating To Wildfire-affected Areas.
Angus L.K. McKelvey, Stanley Chang, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits public entry into wildfire-affected areas for the purpose of habitation until the Department of Health provides notice that the wildfire-affected area is safe to enter for this purpose.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2854 - Relating To Homelessness.
Glenn Wakai, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a Vacated Encampment Clean Up Task Force to identify potential entities to enter into intergovernmental agreements to coordinate the clean up of vacated encampments located on lands managed by United States Army Garrison Hawaii. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 12/31/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2305 - Relating To Missing Persons.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 4 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a Silver Alert Program within the Department of Law Enforcement to help locate and safeguard missing persons who are sixty-five years of age or older, cognitively impaired, or developmentally disabled. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2319 - Proposing An Amendment To Article Vi, Section 3, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Increase The Mandatory Retirement Age For State Justices And Judges.
Maile S L Shimabukuro, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase the mandatory retirement age for justices and judges from 70 to 75 years.
STATUS
Enrolled
SB2827 - Relating To Procurement.
Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated 10 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Requires cash or protest bonds to be returned to the initiating parties, minus administrative costs as determined by the Office of Administrative Hearings of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, except in cases where the appeal was frivolous or made in bad faith.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2870 - Relating To The Hawaii Housing Finance And Development Corporation.
Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated 10 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Establishes a working group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to identify existing mixed-use developments in Maui County that could be acquired by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2937 - Relating To Access To Learning.
Dru Kanuha, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 4 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Repeals the sunset date for the exemption of laboratory school programs of the Hawaiian language college at the University of Hawaii at Hilo from state English-medium standards, assessments, performance ratings, staff qualifications, and staff training requirements. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
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