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SB420 - Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.
Mike Gabbard, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the sustainable food systems working group within the department of agriculture. Requires the working group to submit a plan, any recommendations for implementing the plan, and any proposed legislation to the legislature. Appropriates funds to establish the working group and develop the plan and for an unspecified number of sustainability specialist positions to be employed by the department of agriculture. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB1555 - Relating To General Excise Tax.
Mike Gabbard, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brenton Awa
Last updated almost 2 years ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Exempts the sale of groceries that are eligible under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and the sale of nonprescription drugs from the general excise tax.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2117 - Relating To Health Care Preceptors.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Amends the definition of "preceptor" to include physician assistants, registered dietitians, and social workers. Amends the definition of "volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation" to clarify that preceptors may be compensated for the provision of standard clinical services during supervised clinical trainings. Amends the definition of "eligible student" to include physician assistants, registered dietitians, and social work students. Includes the Director of Health as a member of the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee.
STATUS
Introduced
SB736 - Relating To Housing.
Michelle N. Kidani, Henry J.C. Aquino, Kurt Fevella
Last updated almost 2 years ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Allows the Hawaii Community Development Authority to approve the residential development on the parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in Kakaako. Raises the building height limit and increases the maximum floor area ratio for residential development on the parcels. Exempts the residential developments on the parcels from the requirement to dedicate public facilities of land or facilities, or cash payments in lieu thereof, as a condition of development; the prohibition on sale or assignment of fee simple interest in land in the Kakaako Community Development District; and the prohibition on residential development in the Kakaako Makai area. Appropriates funds for repairs of certain structures located on the parcels and for compensation relating to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' pro rata portion of income and proceeds from the public land trust. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1089 - Relating To Taxation.
Chris Kalani Lee, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a tax credit for commercial property owners that make available parking spaces within the owners' parking lots for use by peer-to-peer car-sharing platforms. Applies to taxable years after 12/31/2022.
STATUS
Introduced
SB1587 - Relating To Affordable Housing.
Herbert Richards, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brandon Jc Elefante
Last updated almost 2 years ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority to update the maps, tier tables, and inventories of State lands suitable and available for affordable housing development in the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB844 - Relating To Special Number Plates.
Henry J.C. Aquino
Last updated over 1 year ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Malama Puuloa. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB752 - Relating To Telecommunication.
Dru Kanuha, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires the comptroller to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow certain residents, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2036 - Relating To Housing Savings Accounts.
Stanley Chang, Henry J.C. Aquino, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 10 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Directs the Legislative Reference Bureau to propose and conduct a study of a housing savings account system. Authorizes the Legislative Reference Bureau to contract for services to develop the proposed system and program and conduct a study. Makes an appropriation.
STATUS
Introduced
SB159 - Relating To Alcohol.
Gil S Coloma Keith-agaran, Henry J.C. Aquino, Angus L.K. McKelvey
Last updated almost 2 years ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Expands the definition of "beer" under the State's liquor tax and liquor regulatory laws, to specify that the term includes an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent and alcohol seltzer beverages, but excludes certain other forms of distillation.
STATUS
Introduced
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