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SB2945 - Relating To Transportation.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 7 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a Task Force to conduct a statewide study on the accessibility of ignition interlock devices and any national best practices. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2536 - Relating To Procurement Preferences And Reciprocity.
Lynn Decoite, Stanley Chang, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 3 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a new accounting services procurement preference for certain Hawaii accounting service businesses and adds it to the list of selection criteria for the procurement of professional services. Clarifies that the existing reciprocity procurement preference includes offerors under sections 103D-302 and 103D303, HRS. Repeals 6/30/2028. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB2553 - Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 7 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Clarifies the definition of "covered employer" under the Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. Requires covered employers to automatically enroll covered employees into the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program unless the employee chooses to opt out. Repeals and lapses the funds appropriated into and out of the Hawaii Retirement Savings Special Fund in Act 296, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2414 - Relating To Sustainable Food Systems.
Mike Gabbard, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the Sustainable Food Systems Working Group. Requires a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Establishes an unspecified number of positions within the Department of Agriculture. Makes an appropriation. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2317 - Relating To State Capitol Tours.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 8 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Governor to implement a State Capitol Tour Program for volunteer docents to conduct tours of the capitol building and grounds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB2116 - Relating To Board Meetings.
Jarrett K. Keohokalole, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 8 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Requires boards to hold hybrid meetings that that allow for participation both in-person and remotely by interactive conference technology. Requires boards to archive minutes and video of meetings on their websites. Takes effect 1/1/2112. (SD1)
STATUS
Introduced
SB3360 - Relating To Renewable Fuel.
Lynn Decoite
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amends the Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit by establishing an additional credit for renewable fuels, including sustainable aviation fuels, produced from renewable feedstock locally grown or recycled in the State; amending the amount of the credit that is claimable per taxpayer; amending the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions level of a renewable fuel to be eligible for the tax credit; and making taxpayers who previously claimed the credit eligible for the credit during a certain credit period. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
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
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Hawaii district SD-007
COMMITTEES
Hawaii Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Lynn DeCoite is a Democratic member of the Hawaii State House of Representatives, representing District 13. She was elected to the chamber in 2016. DeCoite served as the Division Program Specialist for Hawaiian Home Lands from 2005 to 2010. She then worked as a commissioner for the Hawai`i State Commission on the Status of Women from 2010 to 2016. DeCoite graduated with a B.S. in business administration from Chaminade University. She went on to receive an M.B.A. from Chaminade University in 2002.read less
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Hawaii Senate from Hawaii
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