Relating To Education. [HB-11]
Allows the board of education to develop statewide performance standards to be culturally relevant, historically and scientifically accurate, and nondiscriminatory. Authorizes a standards-based curriculum and its related educational materials to be nondiscriminatory. Establishes certain requirements for school complexes when developing standards-based curricula. Requires reports to the legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
HB-11: Relating To Education.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Mizuno
Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referred To Wam. on 03/25/2021
Relating To Grants. [HB-75]
Allows an organization to qualify for grants under chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, if the organization is registered with the department of commerce and consumer affairs and in possession of a valid certificate of vendor compliance issued by the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
HB-75: Relating To Grants.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Reported From Ecd (stand. Com. Rep. No. 522) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/19/2021
Relating To The Low-income Housing Tax Credit. [HB-80]
Clarifies when and how members or partners of a taxpayer may claim the low-income housing tax credit. Requires a Form 8609 for purposes of claiming the tax credit. Specifies the application of tax provisions with respect to buildings or projects placed in service after 12/31/2020. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016, to 12/31/2027. (CD1)
HB-80: Relating To The Low-income Housing Tax Credit.
Relating To Driver Licenses. [HB-34]
Changes the renewal period for driver licenses from every two years to every four years for persons 72 years of age or older.
HB-34: Relating To Driver Licenses.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Referred To Jha, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/27/2021
Relating To Energy Efficiency. [HB-116]
Authorizes the Chief Energy Officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office to adopt rules to enforce minimum efficiency standards for certain products and establish or amend appliance efficiency standards in certain situations. Regulates the appliance efficiency standards for portable electric spas. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
HB-116: Relating To Energy Efficiency.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole Lowen
Re-referred To Eet, Cpn/wam. on 03/12/2021
Relating To Agricultural Buildings. [HB-96]
Increases the maximum area for each agricultural shade cloth structure, cold frame, and greenhouse that could qualify the structure for an exemption from building permit and building code requirements. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1)
HB-96: Relating To Agricultural Buildings.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daynette Morikawa
Received From House (hse. Com. No. 184). on 03/11/2021
Relating To Inspection Fees. [HB-100]
Beginning 7/1/2022, establishes an air cargo pest inspection, quarantine, and eradication fee, to be assessed on each air carrier delivering air cargo into the State. Establishes the air cargo pest inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund, to be used solely by the department of agriculture's air cargo inspection program. Increases the inspection, quarantine, and eradication service fee and charge from 75 cents to an unspecified amount for every 1,000 pounds of freight or part thereof brought into the State. Requires the auditor to conduct an
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HB-100: Relating To Inspection Fees.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daynette Morikawa
Reported From Agr (stand. Com. Rep. No. 444) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/18/2021
Relating To Emergency Workers. [HB-73]
Requires the department of human resources development to review the classification and compensation schedules for telephone and emergency dispatchers and similar employees and to submit a report to the legislature recommending modifications to those classification and compensation schedules. (CD1)
Relating To Green Fees. [HB-6]
Establishes an environmental surcharge on visitor accommodations. Establishes the green tourism special fund to invest in the State's transition to a clean energy economy, conservation of natural resources, and sustainability and resiliency.
HB-6: Relating To Green Fees.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
Referred To Eep/lat, Cpc, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/27/2021
Relating To Electric Foot Scooters. [HB-72]
Establishes a framework for the regulation of electric foot scooters by the State and counties. Amends definitions of "moped" to exclude electric foot scooters. Retains personal injury protection benefits for any individual sustaining injuries while using or operating an electric foot scooter. (SD2)