HB1193 - Relating To The Tax Credit For Research Activities.

10 Co-Sponsors

Adds a cap for the amount of tax credits for research activities that an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities may receive per taxable year. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for tax credits for research activities. Amends the annual aggregate cap on tax credits for research activities that the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism may certify. Requires certification of the tax credits for research activities on a first-come, firstserved basis to be based on the date that a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions. Extends from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2029, the sunset date for tax credits for research activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

HB1199 - Relating To Domestic Violence.

7 Co-Sponsors

Requires law enforcement agencies to adopt and implement a written policy on domestic violence committed or allegedly committed by a law enforcement officer. Establishes standards, training deadlines, administrative procedures, and reporting requirements.

HB1842 - Relating To Fire Prevention.

48 Co-Sponsors

Increases the maximum fine for violations of the fire protection laws. Specifies that each day a violation exists or continues to exist shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. Raises the criminal penalty for the offense of arson in the fourth degree to a class C felony if the offense was committed during the time period and within the geographic area in which a red flag warning was in effect. Provides that the state of mind requirement with respect to the attendant circumstance that the red flag warning was in effect is negligence. (SD1)

HB1844 - Relating To The University Of Hawaii.

46 Co-Sponsors

Appropriates funds for the establishment of temporary adjunct faculty positions at the University of Hawaii Maui College. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

HB1836 - Relating To Health.

50 Co-Sponsors

Allows registered pharmacists during declared states of emergency to refill prescriptions for persons directly impacted by the emergency for up to a thirty-day supply if the practitioner is unavailable or cannot be contacted to authorize the refill and if, in the pharmacist's professional judgment, failure to refill the prescription might interrupt the patient's ongoing care and have a significant adverse effect on the patient's well-being. (CD1)

HB1829 - Relating To Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.

42 Co-Sponsors

Requires the design of all new state building construction where parking is to be included to provide that at least twenty-five per cent of parking stalls be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires the Hawaii State Energy Office, in consultation with the Department of Accounting and General Services, to conduct a survey and identify certain high-priority state facilities. Establishes a goal of the State to retrofit state facilities to be electric vehicle charger-ready. Requires a report to the Legislature. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2491. (SD1)

HB1826 - Relating To Education For Mental Health Professionals.

43 Co-Sponsors

Appropriates funds for the establishment of temporary positions to support the statewide expansion of the University of Hawaii Windward Community College's mental health-related programs. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

HB1828 - Relating To Energy-efficiency Portfolio Standards.

42 Co-Sponsors

Extends the State's deadline to achieve its energy-efficiency portfolio standards target from 2030 to 2045 and updates the standards. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish interim goals for electricity use reduction to be achieved by 2030, 2035, and 2040. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adjust the 2045 and interim standards. Takes effect 1/1/2060. (SD2)

HCR4 - Requesting The Current Members Of The Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement To Amend The Agreement To Allow Hawaii To Join As A Member.

49 Co-Sponsors

HB1843 - Relating To Fire Protection.

50 Co-Sponsors

Establishes the State Fire Marshal within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to direct fire protection efforts statewide. Appropriates funds. Declares that the general fund expenditure ceiling is exceeded. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)