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HB846 - Relating To Teachers.
Justin H. Woodson, Terez Amato, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Enacts the interstate teacher mobility compact to reduce the barriers to teacher license portability and employment. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Introduced
HB429 - Relating To Firearms.
David Tarnas, Terez Amato, Della au Belatti
Last updated almost 2 years ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Requires individuals to complete a firearms skills assessment, safety course, and education course prior to being granted a license to carry a pistol or revolver.
STATUS
Introduced
HB398 - Relating To Taxation.
Daniel Holt, Elle Cochran, Cedric Asuega Gates
Last updated almost 2 years ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a refundable job creation income tax credit for employers who increase the number of full-time employees in the State and make certain capital investment expenditures. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB259 - Relating To Consumer Protection.
Kirstin Ak Kahaloa, Cory M. Chun, Andrew Takuya Garrett
Last updated over 1 year ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of fifty-one per cent on or after 7/1/2026. Excludes roasted or instant coffee produced in whole or in part from Hawaii-grown green coffee beans that are not offered for retail sale directly to consumers from labeling requirements. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in the State. Authorizes retailers who, by 6/30/2024, purchase roasted or instant coffee blends that use a geographic origin in labeling or advertising containing less than twenty per cent Hawaii-grown coffee by weight to sell-off coffee inventory until 12/31/2024. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
HB58 - Relating To Compensation Benefits.
Chris Todd, Kirstin Ak Kahaloa, Jeanne Kapela
Last updated almost 2 years ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Requires compensation benefits for volunteer firefighters who are injured or killed in the line of duty to be determined based on equivalent firefighter pay based on years of service and rank, rather than on a rate of $18 per week.
STATUS
Introduced
HB1387 - Relating To The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.
Richard H K Onishi, Kirstin Ak Kahaloa, May Besario Mizuno
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies that the appointment and removal of the chief executive officer of the Hawaii health systems corporation requires a majority vote by the voting members of the corporation board, rather than by the entire membership of the board.
STATUS
Introduced
HB535 - Relating To Hunting.
Mark M. Nakashima, Linda E. Ichiyama, Lisa C. Kitagawa
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to create and periodically update a game management plan. Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to establish a certified public hunter program to address the growing problem of feral pig populations on private property and in residential areas. Appropriates moneys. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Introduced
HB241 - Relating To Taxation.
Jeanne Kapela, Elle Cochran, Ernesto M. Ganaden
Last updated almost 2 years ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Amends the income tax credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment by increasing the taxpayer's applicable percentage of employment-related expenses and dollar limit on amounts creditable that constitute the tax credit. Requires the department of taxation to make annual adjustments for inflation to the adjusted gross income thresholds and dollar limits on amounts creditable. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/22.
STATUS
Introduced
HB698 - Relating To The Transfer Of Non-agricultural Park Lands.
Cedric Asuega Gates, Daniel Holt, Kirstin Ak Kahaloa
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Exempts easements granted over public lands affecting the transfer of public lands between DLNR and DOA from formal county subdivision process and approval requirements. Requires the DOA to accept the transfer of and manage certain qualifying non-agricultural park lands. Requires the DOA, prior to offering a lease, to inquire with the DLNR regarding any easements required for access to landlocked forest reserves or other assets on the lands subject to the lease. Requires the lessee to develop a conservation program and plan if conservation resources exist on the land. Before the transfer of non-agricultural park lands, authorizes the DOA to request information from the DLNR related to the establishment of necessary and reasonable easements upon the lands. Requires approval from the board of land and natural resources and the board of agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes.
STATUS
Introduced
HB326 - Relating To Plastic Straws.
Lisa Marten, Natalia Hussey-Burdick, Jeanne Kapela
Last updated almost 2 years ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the distribution, sale, and provision of plastic straws, except for those who request single-use plastic straws for medical reasons. Establishes a fine for violators. Takes effect 1/1/2024.
STATUS
Introduced
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Representative from Hawaii district HD-003
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