Relating To Taxation. [HB-1370]
Amends the definition of draft beer used in liquor tax laws to mean beer in an individual container of five gallons or more. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
HB-1370: Relating To Taxation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kyle Yamashita
The Committee(s) On Wam Will Hold A Public Decision Making On 04-02-25 10:01am; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. on 03/27/2025
Relating To Taxation. [SB-1505]
Establishes a definition for "premium cigar" that is distinct from a "large cigar" and adds a definition for "characterizing flavor" in the Cigarette Tax and Tobacco Tax Law. Excludes premium cigars from percentage excise tax. Establishes an excise tax at a rate of 50 cents per premium cigar.
SB-1505: Relating To Taxation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Referred To Cpn, Wam. on 01/27/2025
Relating To Coastal Zone Management. [HB-1181]
Excludes from the definition of "development" used for purposes of coastal zone management the reconstruction of certain structures that were damaged or destroyed in a disaster proclaimed to be a state of emergency or local state of emergency, under certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
HB-1181: Relating To Coastal Zone Management.
Sponsored by: Rep. Justin Woodson
Reported From Wal (stand. Com. Rep. No. 353) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Jha. on 02/11/2025
Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products. [SB-1427]
Clarifies that the definition of "manufactured hemp products" in section 328G-1, HRS, includes hemp products specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health pursuant to section 328G-4, HRS.
SB-1427: Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Referred To Hhs/aen, Cpn. on 01/27/2025
Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation. [HB-1006]
Includes agricultural tourism in the definition of "enterprise" to authorize the Agribusiness Development Corporation to financially support farming businesses engaged in agricultural tourism. Transfers the Agricultural Development Division of the Department of Agriculture to the Agribusiness Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
HB-1006: Relating To The Agribusiness Development Corporation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
The Committee(s) On Wam Will Hold A Public Decision Making On 04-01-25 10:01am; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. on 03/27/2025
SB-1412: Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Reported From Hou (stand. Com. Rep. No. 337) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Jdc. on 02/12/2025
Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. [SB-1455]
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 covered employee chooses to opt out. Effective upon approval.
SB-1455: Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Referred To Lbt, Wam. on 01/27/2025
Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act. [HB-1136]
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 covered employee chooses to opt out. Effective upon approval.
HB-1136: Relating To Hawaii Retirement Savings Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/23/2025
Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products. [HB-1108]
Clarifies that the definition of "manufactured hemp products" in section 328G-1, HRS, includes hemp products specified in rules adopted by the Department of Health pursuant to section 328G-4, HRS.
HB-1108: Relating To Manufactured Hemp Products.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
Introduced And Pass First Reading. on 01/23/2025
HB-1093: Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
The Committee(s) On Jdc Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Passed, Unamended. The Votes In Jdc Were As Follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) With Reservations: None ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; And 0 Excused: None. on 03/27/2025