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SB3297 - Relating To Employment.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Requires and appropriates moneys for the Department of Human Resources Development to submit an annual report on vacancies, recruitment efforts, and retention policies in the State's Executive Branch. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB1208 - Relating To Taxation.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated over 1 year 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 7 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
SB2444 - Relating To Emergencies.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds for the installation of a new outdoor emergency siren in the Pacific Palisades area of Oahu. Declares that the general expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 1/1/2042. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2833 - Relating To Affordable Housing Development.
Troy Hashimoto, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Makes an appropriation to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for the establishment and hiring of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) project manager III position to aid in the development of affordable housing options in the State. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2719 - Relating To The Department Of Human Resources Development.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 8 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to establish full-time equivalent ( .0 FTE) positions within the Employee Classification and Compensation Division of the Department of Human Resources Development to perform employee classification duties. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2337 - Relating To Housing.
Troy Hashimoto, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 4 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Expands the counties' authorization to exercise the same powers as the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for purposes of developing, constructing, financing, refinancing, or providing mixed-use developments. Applies to bond proceeds expended by a county after 12/31/2023. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2794 - Relating To Agriculture.
Herbert Richards, Henry J.C. Aquino
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture for a meat inspection program and for costs for meat inspection services, including one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) inspector program supervisor position and three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) inspectors. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2718 - Related To Administrative Procedures.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Kurt Fevella
Last updated 3 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Allows the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to admit and consider hearsay evidence. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2504 - Relating To State Programs.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Michelle N. Kidani
Last updated 3 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Repeals Part II of Act 66, SLH 2023, which requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to work with the University of Hawaii on workforce development activities that support the development of the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub and related aspects of the State's hydrogen energy industry. Repeals the appropriation to develop the Hawaii Pacific Hydrogen Hub. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Hawaii district SD-019
COMMITTEES
Hawaii Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Henry J. C. Aquino is running for election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Hawaii. Aquino was born and raised in Waipahu. He earned his B.A. in English from Chaminade University and his law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law. Aquino is an attorney in private practice. He previously served as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Career Criminal Unit of the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. He has also worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Hawai'i West O'ahu.read less
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